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Crime in Murfreesboro summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Murfreesboro. Key points include:
There were 4,140 total crimes in Murfreesboro in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Murfreesboro is 2,442.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Murfreesboro is 420.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Murfreesboro is 2,022.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Murfreesboro is 15.24% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Murfreesboro Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Murfreesboro / 100k People |
Tennessee / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 4,140 | 2,442.2 | 2,624.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 712 | 420.0 | 592.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 5 | 2.9 | 7.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 50 | 29.5 | 58.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 569 | 335.7 | 488.6 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 3,428 | 2,022.2 | 2,032.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 277 | 163.4 | 251.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 2,812 | 1,658.8 | 1,443.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 339 | 200.0 | 336.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Murfreesboro summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Murfreesboro. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Tennessee. Key points include:
The cost of living in Murfreesboro is 109 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Murfreesboro is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Murfreesboro is $426,291.
The median income in Murfreesboro is $80,108.
Murfreesboro's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Murfreesboro Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Murfreesboro | Tennessee | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 94 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 134 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 95 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 93 | 98 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Murfreesboro, TN Weather
The average high in Murfreesboro is 69.9° and the average low is 46.4°.
There are 82.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 52.3 inches of precipitation each year with 3.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Murfreesboro |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 69.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 82.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 52.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 3.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Murfreesboro Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Murfreesboro
The current population in Murfreesboro is 161,445. The population has increased 57.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 161,445 | 2.5% |
| 2023 | 157,547 | 2.6% |
| 2022 | 153,487 | 3.0% |
| 2021 | 148,970 | 5.1% |
| 2020 | 141,704 | 3.9% |
| 2019 | 136,366 | 4.1% |
| 2018 | 130,968 | 3.8% |
| 2017 | 126,188 | 3.4% |
| 2016 | 122,007 | 3.4% |
| 2015 | 117,983 | 2.9% |
| 2014 | 114,660 | 2.5% |
| 2013 | 111,814 | 2.4% |
| 2012 | 109,172 | 3.0% |
| 2011 | 106,042 | 3.4% |
| 2010 | 102,602 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Murfreesboro
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Murfreesboro is:
62.9% White with 101,549 White residents.
16.2% African American with 26,210 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 123 American Indian residents.
3.7% Asian with 5,982 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 178 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 886 Other residents.
6.7% Two Or More with 10,809 Two Or More residents.
9.7% Hispanic with 15,708 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Murfreesboro | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.9% | 71.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 16.2% | 15.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.7% | 1.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.7% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 9.7% | 7.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Murfreesboro
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Murfreesboro is 51.0% female with 82,401 female residents.
Murfreesboro is 49.0% male with 79,044 male residents.
| Gender | Murfreesboro | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 50.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.0% | 49.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Murfreesboro for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Murfreesboro completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Murfreesboro completed 9-12th grade.
24.0% of adults in Murfreesboro completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Murfreesboro completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Murfreesboro completed associate's degree.
28.0% of adults in Murfreesboro completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Murfreesboro completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Murfreesboro completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Murfreesboro completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Murfreesboro | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 31.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 19.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Murfreesboro, Tennessee
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2.9% of households in Murfreesboro earn Less than $10,000.
2.5% of households in Murfreesboro earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.2% of households in Murfreesboro earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.0% of households in Murfreesboro earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.8% of households in Murfreesboro earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.9% of households in Murfreesboro earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.8% of households in Murfreesboro earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.8% of households in Murfreesboro earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.8% of households in Murfreesboro earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.3% of households in Murfreesboro earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Murfreesboro | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.9% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.5% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.2% | 7.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.0% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.8% | 12.0% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.9% | 17.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.8% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.8% | 16.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.8% | 7.7% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.3% | 9.0% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
