Murfreesboro, Tennessee has an overall cost of living index of 97.0, which is 3.0 points below the US average of 100 — making it about average versus most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,481 per month, while the typical home is valued around $402,100. Households earn a median of $80,108 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 38. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$80,108
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,481
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$402,100
Median Home Value
Census ACS
97.0
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,507
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,578
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,730
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,211
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
97.0
Goods
94.3
Rents / Housing
106.9
Services
76.6
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $122,310 |
| Registered Nurse | $88,840 |
| Elementary Teacher | $58,590 |
| Electrician | $62,040 |
| Accountant | $86,870 |
| Plumber | $61,270 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $279,180 |
| Civil Engineer | $103,290 |
| Operations Manager | $138,610 |
| Market Research Analyst | $74,890 |
| Health Services Manager | $136,040 |
| Truck Driver | $60,210 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | $119,640 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
161,445
Latest estimate
Median Age
31.6 yrs
Census ACS
38.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
6
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,252
Per month
Avg Home Value
$323,300
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 37127 | — | $1,199 | $299,900 |
| ZIP 37128 | — | $1,431 | $329,400 |
| ZIP 37129 | — | $1,435 | $322,300 |
| ZIP 37130 | — | $1,104 | $301,500 |
| ZIP 37132 | — | — | — |
| ZIP 37153 | — | $1,091 | $363,400 |
January Avg
39°F
July Avg
80°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.9
poor
Hospitals
3
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
91.2%
Murfreesboro has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 97.0. The US national average is 100, so Murfreesboro is 3.0 points below the national average.
The median gross rent in Murfreesboro is $1,481 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Murfreesboro is $80,108 per year.
The median home value in Murfreesboro is $402,100 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Murfreesboro has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 38.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Tennessee is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
