Murfreesboro is a major city of roughly 163,000 residents in Tennessee, with a price point above the national middle.
| State | Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Population | 163,000 |
| Median home value | $370,000 |
| Active listings | 94 |
| Median across Tennessee communities we track | $260,000 |
The Murfreesboro housing market
At $370,000, the median home value sits about 42% above the median of the 11 communities we track in Tennessee.
Roughly 94 active listings at last count. That is enough to compare alternatives but not enough to be casual about a property you actually want.
Search homes in Murfreesboro
Current listings for Murfreesboro are maintained on the following site:
- Luxury homes for sale in Murfreesboro — murfreesboroluxuryhomes.com
These are external sites operated independently of 1PropertyHub. We do not control their listings, pricing, or availability, and we are not a party to any transaction arising from them.
Buying in Murfreesboro
Above the national middle, property tax and insurance become a larger share of the monthly payment than buyers expect. Model the full payment, not just principal and interest.
Before you make an offer, work out what the monthly payment actually looks like at this price level. Our mortgage calculator includes property tax, insurance, and mortgage insurance rather than just principal and interest, and the affordability calculator solves backwards from your income to a purchase price a lender would support. If you are weighing a purchase against continuing to rent, the rent vs buy calculator accounts for transaction costs on both ends.
Investing in Murfreesboro
For rental investors, the questions here are rent-to-price ratio, the property tax burden, insurance cost, and the depth of the tenant pool at this population size. Underwrite with honest vacancy, management, maintenance, and capital reserves rather than rent minus mortgage — see our cash flow calculator and the rental underwriting guide. Verify short-term rental rules with the municipality before assuming any STR strategy will be permitted.
Nearby communities in Tennessee
- Clarksville, TN
- Johnson City, TN
- Kingsport, TN
- Collierville, TN
- Germantown, TN
- Cordova, TN
- Clinton, TN
- Oak Hill, TN
Frequently asked questions
What is the median home value in Murfreesboro, TN?
The median home value in Murfreesboro is approximately $370,000. At $370,000, the median home value sits about 42% above the median of the 11 communities we track in Tennessee. Values move with the market and vary widely by neighborhood, condition, and lot — treat this as a starting point and verify against recent closed sales before pricing an offer.
How many homes are for sale in Murfreesboro?
There were roughly 94 active listings at last count. Roughly 94 active listings at last count. That is enough to compare alternatives but not enough to be casual about a property you actually want. For current inventory, see Luxury homes for sale in Murfreesboro.
What should I know before buying in Murfreesboro?
Above the national middle, property tax and insurance become a larger share of the monthly payment than buyers expect. Model the full payment, not just principal and interest. Beyond the property itself, confirm the property tax rate and any exemptions with the county assessor, and get an insurance quote before you are under contract — both vary far more by location than buyers expect. Our Tennessee state guide covers closing practice and property law.