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Murfreesboro, Tennessee houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Murfreesboro, TN (Rutherford County) — Census median home value $365,100, county listing prices down about 0.6% over the past year. Market data for Murfreesboro houses and the broader area.
Murfreesboro, TN is in Rutherford County, Tennessee — this guide covers houses in Murfreesboro and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 157,547, with a median household income of $76,241. Census data puts Murfreesboro houses at a median value of $365,100 (all owner-occupied homes); Rutherford County's current median listing price runs $479,993, down about 0.6% over the past year.
Market overview
Murfreesboro housing market
Murfreesboro is in Rutherford County, Tennessee. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Murfreesboro and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$365,100
Population (Census ACS)
157,547
Median household income
$76,241
County price trend (2025)
0.02% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Murfreesboro market snapshot
Population
157,547
Median Household Income
$76,241
Median Home Value (city)
$365,100
Median Listing Price (Rutherford County)
$479,993
Median Gross Rent
$1,376/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-0.6%
Market data compiled from public sources; deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify independently. Full source list ↗
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Murfreesboro's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $365,100. Separately, Rutherford County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $479,993. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Rutherford County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.02% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Murfreesboro has an estimated population of 157,547 and a median household income of $76,241, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Murfreesboro's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.8x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 22% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Schools
Rutherford County — 51 schools, 50,707 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Rutherford addresses may be served by Rutherford County, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Murfreesboro FAQ
What are houses worth in Murfreesboro, TN?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Murfreesboro at $365,100. Rutherford County's current median listing price runs $479,993, down about 0.6% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Murfreesboro, TN?
For owner-occupied houses in Murfreesboro, Census ACS data shows a median value of $365,100. Active listing prices in Rutherford County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Murfreesboro, TN?
Murfreesboro houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Rutherford County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Murfreesboro, TN?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Murfreesboro's population at approximately 157,547.
What's the median rent in Murfreesboro, TN?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Murfreesboro at approximately $1,376 per month.
What is the median household income in Murfreesboro, TN?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Murfreesboro at approximately $76,241.
Is the Murfreesboro housing market growing?
Rutherford County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.02% annual change in 2025.
Is Murfreesboro, TN affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Murfreesboro's median home value at about 4.8 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 22% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Murfreesboro, TN?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Rutherford County for many Murfreesboro addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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