Murfreesboro Homes & Real Estate

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Buying a Murfreesboro Home 

A medium-sized city that’s home to over 120,000 people, Murfreesboro is one of Nashville’s largest and most thriving suburban communities. Situated in Rutherford County and acting as the county seat, Murfreesboro sits right around 35 miles from downtown Nashville, which translates into about a 40 minute drive each way. As a city that has a healthy population and plenty to see and do though, unless you work in Nashville, frequent trips really aren’t all that necessary.

The city of Murfreesboro, TN has a unique history and was actually designed to be the capital of Tennessee back in the early 1800s. And although nearby Nashville now acts as the state capital today, Murfreesboro is still a sprawling community that covers a total area of nearly 40 square miles and is actually considered one of the fastest growing cities in the entire country. In terms of housing, the Murfreesboro real estate market should be an attractive option for just about any suburban Nashville home buyer out there, especially given recent real estate stats revealed the area as having a median home value of only $168,000, even despite its on-going growth and economic growth potential.

Living in Murfreesboro, TN

As alluded to above, the city of Murfreesboro has seen a tremendous amount of growth over the past 20 years. Five separate highway exits now open the city to I-24, which acts of the city's busiest major highway. In addition, many Murfreesboro roads have been widened to allow more traffic and to increase residential and commercial development, not to mention as an additional way to expand the seemingly ever-growing city limits. Back in 2010, Mufreesboro, TN was labeled as the 12th fastest growing city in the nation. According to a 2014 population estimate, the largest age bracket in town represents residents between the ages of 25 and 34, although ranking a close second are those between the ages of 35 and 44.

Murfreesboro Real Estate at a Glance

For many years, Murfreesboro has been considered to just be a bedroom community for Nashville, but more recently it has established itself as a self-sustained city that increasingly continues to make good use of its job, educational, industrial, and other economic opportunities. And with that, residential development all throughout Murfreesboro also continues to thrive. Potential home buyers will find just about anything when it comes to housing here, including condos, townhouses, and of course plenty of detached single-family homes. But as the local school system continues to evolve and the cost of living continues to stay manageable, more and more home buyers are constantly realizing how special of an opportunity becoming a part of this community can be overall. So if you're thinking about a move, don't delay any long and contact our team of local real estate experts today for more information about any active homes for sale in beautiful Murfreesboro, TN!

Education & Schools in Murfreesboro, TN

Perhaps many know Murfreesboro by its large university that offers affordable higher education. Middle Tennessee State University has an enrollment of more than 26,000. The education community reflects upon the city where more than 23 percent of those age 25 or older have a bachelor’s degree. The campus continues to grow as more and more buildings are added to its grounds. Murfreesboro’s public schools work to keep up with the growing number of residents as well. Twenty-eight public schools are housed in Murfreesboro, including two magnet schools and four private schools.

A Look at Murfreesboro's Thriving Economy in Recent Years

As the educational opportunities help prepare the local workforce, Murfreesboro continues as a thriving economy. The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development reported that unemployment in Rutherford County was at 6.5 percent in 2013, less than the national average at 7.9 percent. The average household income is a little less than $69,000. Murfreesboro’s largest private employer is the National HealthCare Corporation with more than 2,000 employees in 2013. State Farm Insurance Companies employees more than 1,500 workers. Other big employers include Amazon, Verizon Wireless and Johnson Controls.