Murfreesboro, Tennessee
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City Overview
As of 2009, Murfreesboro's population is 98,406 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 34.50 percent.
The median home cost in Murfreesboro is $159,220. Home appreciation the last year has been -4.20 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Murfreesboro's cost of living is 13.39% Lower than the U.S. average.
Murfreesboro public schools spend $4,715 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 0 students per teacher in Murfreesboro.
The unemployment rate in Murfreesboro is 11.20 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Murfreesboro jobs have Decreased by 1.90 percent.
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People
The 2009 Murfreesboro, TN, population is 98,406. There are 2,376 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Murfreesboro, TN
The median age is 31.3. The US median is 37.6. 51.40% of people in Murfreesboro, TN, are married. 9.90% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.44 people. 21.37% of people are married, with children. 9.15% have children, but are single.
Race in Murfreesboro, TN
78.32% of people are white, 14.59% are black, 3.24% are asian, 0.28% are native american, and 4.22% claim 'Other'.
4.58% of the people in Murfreesboro, TN, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 95.42% are non-hispanic).
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Health
There are 131 physicians per 100,000 population in Murfreesboro, TN. The US average is 170.
Murfreesboro, TN Health Index
Air quality in Murfreesboro, TN is 48 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Murfreesboro, TN is 80 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 100 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Murfreesboro, TN, is 11.20%, with job growth of -1.90%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 25.00%.
Murfreesboro, TN Taxes
Murfreesboro, TN,sales tax rate is 9.75%. Income tax is 0.00%.
Murfreesboro, TN Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $22,092, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $44,656.
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| Unemployment Rate | 11.20% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -1.90% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 25.00% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 9.75% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 0.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $22,092 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $44,656 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 16.74% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 12.21% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 12.17% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 14.90% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 19.65% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 11.07% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 9.51% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 2.82% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.79% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.14% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 14.37% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 20.24% | 20.24% |
| Service | 14.76% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 27.62% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.19% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 7.53% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 15.30% | 14.44% |
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Housing
The median home value in Murfreesboro, TN, is $159,220. Home appreciation is -4.20% over the last year. The median age of Murfreesboro, TN, real estate is 17 years.
Murfreesboro, TN Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 42.82% of the Murfreesboro, TN, population. 7.96% of houses and apartments in Murfreesboro, TN, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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| Median Home Age | 17 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $159,220 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -4.20% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 49.19% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 7.96% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 42.82% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $7.95 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 1.32% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 1.72% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 1.44% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 4.19% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 12.28% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 35.16% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 22.52% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 15.14% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 3.77% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 1.55% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.52% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.17% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 22.09% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 15.38% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 9.17% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 16.72% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 13.84% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 10.12% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 6.74% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 2.77% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 3.16% | 13.55% |
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Crime
Murfreesboro, TN, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 3. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Murfreesboro, TN, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 4. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Culture and Recreation: not much to do here.Family oriented... (read more)Climate: Middle Tennessee seems to have touches of summer all year long. It's generally either very hot or mild. Spring and Fall are not your typical nice weather seasons. It is... (read more)Murfreesboro, TN: I have lived in Murfreesboro, TN for 4 years. The cities is located in one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. Many good public schools, traffic is heavy in... (read more)Have an opinion about Murfreesboro? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Murfreesboro Click Here
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Climate
Murfreesboro, TN, gets 52 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 7 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 114.
On average, there are 210 sunny days per year in Murfreesboro, TN. The July high is around 90 degrees. The January low is 27. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 34 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Climate: Middle Tennessee seems to have touches of summer all year long. It's generally either very hot or mild. Spring and Fall are not your typical nice weather seasons. It is... (read more)Murfreesboro, TN: I have lived in Murfreesboro, TN for 4 years. The cities is located in one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. Many good public schools, traffic is heavy in... (read more)loved it so much were moving their!: Spent enough time their to know we wanted to move from are home and families,so we will when are house sells. Can any one give me more info about Murfreesboro or... (read more)Have an opinion about Murfreesboro? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Murfreesboro Click Here
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Education
Murfreesboro, TN, schools spend $4,715 per student. There are 0 pupils per teacher, 648 students per librarian, and 498 children per counselor in Murfreesboro, TN schools.
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Education: I want to say I was born and raised here in murfreesboro,the school systems
that are here are the best and we are getting better to improve them every... (read more)Thinking of making a big move but need help: I've lived all my life in Massachusetts and am growing quite tired of the snobbery and the cost of living. I have been doing research all over the U.S. so I can get me... (read more)Murfreesboro TN: Murfreesboro is a great place to live. Friendly southern hospitality, good schools,growing community and close to a thriving metropolitan area with that being Nashville... (read more)Have an opinion about Murfreesboro? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Murfreesboro Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Murfreesboro, TN, takes 27 minutes. 82% of commuters drive their own car alone. 12% carpool with others. 0% take mass transit and 2% work from home.
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Traffic is awful!: Murfreesboro seem to have out grown its roadways. It takes at least 30 min to go across town and the boro' is not a large city.... (read more)Climate: Middle Tennessee seems to have touches of summer all year long. It's generally either very hot or mild. Spring and Fall are not your typical nice weather seasons. It is... (read more)Murfreesboro, TN: I have lived in Murfreesboro, TN for 4 years. The cities is located in one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. Many good public schools, traffic is heavy in... (read more)Have an opinion about Murfreesboro? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Murfreesboro Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Murfreesboro, TN is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Murfreesboro, TN is more expensive.
Overall, Murfreesboro, TN cost of living is 86.61.
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Murfreesboro: Murfreesboro is a great small city, and is close to... (read more)Real Estate in Murfreesboro TN: Real estate and home prices in Murfreesboro Tennessee have maintained a steady climb in value. Families or individuals moving to Murfreesboro will find that they can... (read more)Can Martha makeit in M'boro?: if it is allowed to say. I am a former Police Sewrgeant turned Realtor in M'boro. You are allowed to contact me if you wish. If you cannot make it here, you cannot make... (read more)Have an opinion about Murfreesboro? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Murfreesboro Click Here
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Religion
37.64% of the people in Murfreesboro, TN are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 3.41% are Catholic; 26.71% are Protestant; 0.66% are LDS; 6.83% are another Christian faith; 0.00% in Murfreesboro, TN are Jewish; 0.04% are an eastern faith; 0.00% affilitates with Islam.
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Thinking of making a big move but need help: I've lived all my life in Massachusetts and am growing quite tired of the snobbery and the cost of living. I have been doing research all over the U.S. so I can get me... (read more)Education: I want to say I was born and raised here in murfreesboro,the school systems
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| Percent Religious | 37.64% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 3.41% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 26.71% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.66% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 17.79% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.40% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 1.59% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 0.49% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 5.04% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.40% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 6.83% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.00% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.04% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.00% | 0.54% |
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37.49% of the people in Murfreesboro, TN are registered as Democrats. 61.84% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.67%.
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