Housing
Home prices and rent in Murfreesboro
Median home values, rents and incomes from the U.S. Census Bureau, compared with Tennessee and the U.S.
Census geography: Murfreesboro city, Tennessee. These survey estimates are not current listing prices.
Murfreesboro vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
| Murfreesboro | Tennessee | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $402,100 | $286,700 | $332,700 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,481 | $1,189 | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $80,108 | $69,595 | $80,734 |
| Homes owned by occupants | 52% | 67% | 65% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1987 | 1980 |
Ten years of change
| 2014 | 2019 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $177,200 | $238,000 | $402,100 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $864 | $1,052 | $1,481 |
| Median household income | $50,337 | $62,003 | $80,108 |
Fair Market Rents (HUD, fiscal year 2027)
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN HUD Metro FMR Area · Rutherford County. HUD's payment benchmarks for housing programs: typical gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a recent mover, not a listing or an asking rent.
Large figures are the metro-area Fair Market Rent; green figures are the range across 5 Murfreesboro ZIP codes, where HUD sets Small Area Fair Market Rents.
Income limits (HUD, fiscal year 2026)
Area median family income: $116,100. Households at or under these incomes can qualify for many housing programs; check each program's own rules.
| Household size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low income (80%) | $65,050 | $74,350 | $83,650 | $92,900 | $100,350 | $107,800 | $115,200 | $122,650 |
| Very low income (50%) | $40,650 | $46,450 | $52,250 | $58,050 | $62,700 | $67,350 | $72,000 | $76,650 |
| Extremely low income (30%) | $24,400 | $27,900 | $31,400 | $34,850 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents and Income Limits, checked October 9, 2026.
Questions
What is the median home value in Murfreesboro?
$402,100, according to the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (5-year estimates), compared with $286,700 in Tennessee and $332,700 nationally.
How much is rent in Murfreesboro?
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,481 a month, versus $1,189 statewide.
How much have home values risen in Murfreesboro?
The median home value went from $177,200 in 2014 to $402,100 in 2024 (+127%).
What is fair market rent in Murfreesboro?
HUD's fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,585 for a studio, $1,650 for one bedroom and $1,798 for two bedrooms; across Murfreesboro's ZIP codes, two-bedroom values run $1,560 to $1,910. These are HUD program benchmarks, not asking rents.
Are these current market prices?
No. They are survey medians from the Census Bureau, based on a five-year survey period, so they lag today’s listings. They are the most consistent way to compare places and track change over time.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2014, 2019, 2024), Murfreesboro city, Tennessee. Values are estimates with margins of error.