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Murfreesboro, TN

Founded 1811Rutherford CountyElev. 186 m
Population
157,547
Median home
$365,100
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
33
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Murfreesboro

Murfreesboro is home to roughly 157,547 residents. Murfreesboro was founded in 1811 and sits in Rutherford County. The median age is 31.4 and the median household income is $76,241. Homes carry a median value of $365,100, and about 53% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (63.6%). Around 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 27 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
157,547
Median age
31.4
Median household income
$76,241
Per-capita income
$38,087
Poverty rate
10%
High-school grad or higher
93.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.1%
Unemployment
3.6%
Avg. commute
26.9 min
Work from home
14.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White63.6%
Hispanic or Latino9.5%
Black16.9%
Asian3.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts41.9%
Sales & office22.1%
Service14.9%
Production, transportation & material moving14%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$365,100
Median gross rent
$1,376/mo
Owner-occupied
53.3%
Median year built
2001
Households
58,567
Avg. household size
2.62

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Murfreesboro has 33 public schools — 21 elementary, 4 middle, 8 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 6 schools
Reading36%
Math40%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Blackman High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Central Magnet SchoolHighGrades 6–12
Daniel McKee Alternative SchoolHighGrades 6–12
Holloway High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Oakland High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Riverdale High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Rutherford County Adult High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Siegel High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Blackman Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Oakland Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Siegel Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Whitworth-Buchanan Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Barfield ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Black Fox ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–6

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime23% above national
Murfreesboro474
Tennessee646
United States386
↑ 7% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime20% above national
Murfreesboro2,341
Tennessee2,403
United States1,952
↓ 19% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Murfreesboro Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Murfreesboro.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Rutherford County
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Murfreesboro is in Rutherford County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Murfreesboro was founded in 1811 and sits in Rutherford County. Elevation ~186 m.

Population trend
161K105K157,54720102024
Map of Murfreesboro
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Historic places

23 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Collier-Lane-Crichlow HouseMarymontRutherford County CourthouseChildress-Ray HousePalmer, Gen. Joseph B., HouseOaklandsElmwoodBoxwood
Notable people from Murfreesboro
James M. BuchananSarah Childress PolkMargaret Rhea SeddonBarry E. WilmoreJulien BakerDavid PriceChris YoungMuhammed LawalBart GordonJohn Ridley Stroop
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Nearby cities
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Registered sex offenders in Murfreesboro, TN (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Luis Miguel Rivera-Pimentel, 35
Murfreesboro · Rutherford County · 37129
Kenneth Robinson, 61
Murfreesboro · Rutherford County · 37130
George Maurice Allen, 43
Murfreesboro · Rutherford County · 37129
AKA George Maurice Allen, George M Allen
Paul Anthony Welker, 56
Murfreesboro · Rutherford County · 37128
AKA Paul Anthony Walker, Paul Anthony Welher
Joshua White, 33
Murfreesboro · 37129
AKA Joshua Ryan White
Joshua David Jones, 24
Murfreesboro · Rutherford County · 37129
Joseph A Gonzales-Rodriguez, 34
Murfreesboro · Rutherford County · 37127
AKA Joseph Anto Gonzales-Rodriguez, Joseph A Gonzalez
Matthew Christopher Whitehair, 52
Murfreesboro · Rutherford County · 37130
AKA Matthew Christopher Whitehair, Matthew C Whitehair
James Brian Moore, 52
Murfreesboro · Rutherford County · 37129
AKA Brian Brian Moore, James B Moore
Mark Allan Johnson, 60
Murfreesboro · Rutherford County · 37129
AKA Mark Allen Johnson, Mark Allen Johnson
Christopher Sean Scott, 58
Murfreesboro · 37127
AKA Chris Scott
Christopher Jean Anderson, 52
Murfreesboro · Rutherford County · 37130
Thomas Ray Harris, 71
Murfreesboro · Rutherford County · 37129
AKA Tom Ray Harris, Thomas R Harris
Thomas Martin Jones, 34
Murfreesboro · Rutherford County · 37130
AKA Martin Martin Jones
Juan Jose Rodriguez-Barahona, 27
Murfreesboro · Rutherford County · 37129
Jose Cesar, 42
Murfreesboro · Rutherford County · 37129
AKA Moises Lopez Arilo, Edwin Eduardo Jose-Lopez

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Murfreesboro — frequently asked

What is the population of Murfreesboro, Tennessee?
Murfreesboro has a population of about 157,547, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Murfreesboro?
The median home value in Murfreesboro is $365,100, and the median gross rent is $1,376/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Murfreesboro safe? What is the crime rate?
Murfreesboro Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 474 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Murfreesboro face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Rutherford County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, cold wave, lightning.
How many schools are in Murfreesboro?
Murfreesboro has 33 public schools (21 elementary, 4 middle, 8 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Murfreesboro?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Murfreesboro. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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