Murfreesboro, TN

Rooted in Rutherford

With its top career opportunities, great schools and high quality of life, Rutherford County might just be your next home.

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Murfreesboro, TN

Spend a few minutes in Rutherford County, and you’ll be ready to plant your roots here, believe us. Not only is this region – about 45 minutes south of Nashville - a national leader in job creation – which means finding a career will be a breeze – but it boasts high quality schools and affordable living options, and it is at the heart of one of the nation’s fastest growing population centers. Plus, you’ll have no trouble staying active when you can explore the area’s numerous parks and trails, bustling shopping centers and flourishing arts scene. Ready to start digging?

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Affordable Places To Live In Murfreesboro

Median Household Income
$65,093
Median Home Value
$232,503
Housing Affordability Index
142
Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)
17.60%
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Education & Career Opportunities In Murfreesboro

Unemployment Rate
3.40%
Total Businesses
5110
Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher
41.40%
Percent of Population in the Workforce
72.20%
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Food Scene in Murfreesboro

42.60%
Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months
Restaurants per Capita
29.80
Percent of Adults who Dined Out
54.30%
Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out
$1,151.00
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Love Where You Live In Murfreesboro

Volunteerism Rate
18.90%
Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization
Voting
52.60%
Of Adults Voted in Last Election
Local Participation
6.50%
Adults Served on a Local Committee
Diversity Index
53.40
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Health in Murfreesboro

89.90%
Of Population Has Health Insurance
14.90%
Of Population Jogged in the Past Year
Hospitals per Capita
0.28
23.80%
Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months
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Where to Live Now In Murfreesboro

Average Mortgage Amount
$950.76
Median Rent
$797
55.00%
Of Homes Owned
45.00%
Of Homes Rented
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Experiences & Adventures In Murfreesboro

8.50%
Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year
11.20%
Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year
13.90%
Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year
19.00%
Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year
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