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Murfreesboro, TN
Murfreesboro · TN 37130
Updated November 1, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$445K
Median Price
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Walk Score
7.2/10
Schools
49 min
to Nashville, TN
Score Breakdown
FAffordability
28/100
D+Safety
55/100
B-Schools
72/100
CQuietness
60/100
D+Commute
55/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score45/100
Our Take
Murfreesboro offers solid value with strong schools, decent affordability compared to Nashville, and plenty of green space. It has some walkability and transit limitations, and housing costs are climbing, but it remains a solid choice for most families and professionals.
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The Good
- ✓Highly rated public schools
- ✓Growing job market and proximity to Nashville
- ✓Affordable housing relative to metro area
- ✓Abundant parks and outdoor recreation
Real Talk
- !Limited walkability and public transit options
- !Traffic and commute times can be long, especially during rush hour
- !Certain parts of the ZIP have higher crime rates than average
- !Housing prices are rising faster than local median income growth
- $Higher property taxes as county budgets expand
- $Potential HOA fees in newer subdivisions
- $Utility costs can be higher due to heat and air‑conditioning needs
Best For
Families with school‑age childrenYoung professionals who commute to NashvilleRemote workers seeking affordable housingRetirees looking for a quiet but connected community
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Murfreesboro, TN
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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