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Murfreesboro, Tennessee by the numbers
The violent-crime rate in Murfreesboro was 4.0 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 19% lower than the statewide rate (4.9). Its median household earns $80,108 and the median home value is $402,100. Population: about 161,445 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Murfreesboro?
Murfreesboro police recorded 687 violent crimes in 2025, or 4.0 for every 1,000 residents. For comparison, that is 19% lower than the Tennessee rate (4.9) and 22% higher than the national rate (3.3). The department recorded 3 murders. There were also 2,660 property crimes, a rate of 15.4 per 1,000. Violent crimes rose 11% between 2021 and 2025 (617 to 687).
| Offense (2025) | Murfreesboro count | Per 1,000 | Tennessee per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 687 | 4.0 | 4.9 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 3 | 0.02 | 0.06 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 91 | 0.53 | 0.35 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 40 | 0.23 | 0.42 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 553 | 3.2 | 4.1 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 2,660 | 15.4 | 16.4 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 225 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 2,218 | 12.9 | 12.1 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 217 | 1.3 | 2.3 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Murfreesboro changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 617 | 3,449 | 7 |
| 2022 | 769 | 3,380 | 11 |
| 2023 | 790 | 3,903 | 15 |
| 2024 | 729 | 3,438 | 6 |
| 2025 | 687 | 2,660 | 3 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Murfreesboro Police Department's own reports.
How does Murfreesboro compare with Tennessee?
Murfreesboro's median household earns $80,108 a year, 15% higher than the state figure ($69,595). The median owner-occupied home is worth $402,100 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,481 a month. About 161,445 people live on 65 square miles of land, roughly 2,501 per square mile. The city lies in Rutherford County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Murfreesboro | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 161,445 | 7,066,383 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $80,108 | $69,595 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $402,100 | $286,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,481 | $1,189 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.3% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 8.8% | 13.8% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 43.0% | 31.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 52.4% | 66.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 31.6 | 38.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Murfreesboro?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Rutherford County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Murfreesboro?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 4 highway work zones in Murfreesboro city limits (all active that day). Where crews are working: State Route 99, I-24 and US 231. 1 is on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Murfreesboro?
Federal school lists place 31 public and 8 private schools within Murfreesboro. 4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: Park Service units in the area: Stones River National Battlefield. 2 state parks or recreation areas: Cedars Of Lebanon State Park and Long Hunter State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Murfreesboro
Gun shops
8 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Murfreesboro city limits, plus 2 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 2 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Cash America Pawn Of Murfreesboro #1 (Murfreesboro), Mid-Tenns Pawn & Loan LLC (Murfreesboro), Outpost Armory (Murfreesboro), Sportsman's Warehouse #196 (Murfreesboro), Walmart #2757 (Murfreesboro), Walmart #416 (Murfreesboro), Walmart #5057 (Murfreesboro) and Walmart #682 (Murfreesboro).
Liquor stores
27 liquor stores are on the map inside the Murfreesboro city limits: 96 Liquor & Wine, Big Pig's Wine and Spirits (Murfreesboro), Boro Liquor Store, Boro Liquors (Murfreesboro), Bubba's, CNG Wine & Spirits (Murfreesboro), EZ Corner Wine & Spirits, Gateway Wine and Spirits (Murfreesboro) and 19 more. Tennessee has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Murfreesboro city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Murfreesboro?
In 2025, Murfreesboro had 4.0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (687 reported), 19% lower than the Tennessee rate (4.9). The property-crime rate was 15.4 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Murfreesboro?
$80,108 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $69,595 for Tennessee.
How much do homes cost in Murfreesboro?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $402,100 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $286,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Murfreesboro?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Rutherford County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Smyrna, TN (10 mi) · Franklin, TN (24 mi) · Spring Hill, TN (29 mi) · Nashville, TN (30 mi) · Hendersonville, TN (33 mi) · Clarksville, TN (71 mi)
More: Tennessee statewide numbers · county page: Rutherford County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Murfreesboro city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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