Murfreesboro, TN
Population 157,547 · Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN MSA. Moving to or from Murfreesboro? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
157,547
Cost of living (RPP)
96.338
Annual avg temp
59°F
Typical home
$426,292
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $76,241 |
| Median age | 31.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.7% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $365,100 |
| Median gross rent | $1,376/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.69 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 96.338 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 71.95, goods 96.247, services 104.626. Source: BEA, Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
59°F
January low
28°F
July high
89°F
Annual snow
2.2"
Annual precipitation 55.9". Station: MURFREESBORO 5 N, TN US (5.3 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$426,292
ZHVI YoY
+0.1%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,686/mo
ZORI YoY
+1.6%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
Total employment (MSA)
1,074,750
Median wage (annual)
$46,950
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 151,390 | $44,110 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 122,460 | $38,490 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 97,370 | $30,460 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 87,620 | $35,950 |
| Management Occupations | 87,180 | $106,770 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
Clarksville, TN 77 mi · 1h 36m Huntsville, AL 90 mi · 1h 56m Chattanooga, TN 110 mi · 2h 10m Knoxville, TN 179 mi · 3h 21m Evansville, IN 182 mi · 3h 30m Birmingham, AL 192 mi · 3h 34m Sandy Springs, GA 214 mi · 4h 6m Atlanta, GA 218 mi · 4h 12m Memphis, TN 230 mi · 4h 18m South Fulton, GA 230 mi · 4h 26m