Murfreesboro is a small town of 2,612 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $42,685
and a 5.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Murfreesboro stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Murfreesboro is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Murfreesboro city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.8
Murfreesboro's overall cost of living index is 91.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Murfreesboro costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Murfreesboro, NC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$141,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$952
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
51.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$42,685
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Murfreesboro's violent crime rate is 558.7 per 100,000 residents
— 47% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
558.7 /100k
Property Crime
1590.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Murfreesboro is served primarily by Hertford County Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Murfreesboro, NC
National Avg
School District
Hertford County Schools
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
3
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Murfreesboro sees average highs of 49.7°F in January
and 87.7°F in July,
with 49.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.6 inches of snow per year.
Murfreesboro's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Murfreesboro roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $141,200 and median rent is $952/month.
Murfreesboro's violent crime rate is 558.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1590.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Murfreesboro are operated by Hertford County Schools.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. 31.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Murfreesboro, NC has a population of 2,612, a median household income of $42,685, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Murfreesboro averages 49.7°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.6 inches
with about 2.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Murfreesboro, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 27855.
The population of Murfreesboro, North Carolina is 2,612 with a median age of 29.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Murfreesboro: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $141,200, median household income $42,685, crime index 119 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Murfreesboro side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
