Moving to Murfreesboro, TN: Neighborhoods, Schools, Things to Do and Home Prices

Murfreesboro, Tennessee is the Rutherford County seat, about 34 miles southeast of downtown Nashville along I-24, and home to Middle Tennessee State University, Stones River National Battlefield and more than 17 miles of greenway trails. It is the sixth largest city in Tennessee and one of the fastest growing, with new construction communities on every side of town alongside established neighborhoods with mature trees and larger lots.

Updated October 2026 with current home prices and market data.

Murfreesboro, TN Quick Facts

Murfreesboro Housing Market

Over the 12 months ending October 2026, 2,593 single-family homes sold in Murfreesboro according to Realtracs, the Middle Tennessee MLS. The median sale price was $467,500, the median price per square foot was $221, and the median home was about 2,270 square feet. Homes sold at a median of 100% of list price, and half went under contract within 17 days of listing.

Those numbers cover a wide range. Recent sales ran from under $150,000 to $3.5 million, and the average sale price was about $529,000. About half of the homes sold were built in 2014 or later, so buyers looking for new construction have plenty of choices.

Local tip: the median tells you less than the neighborhood does. Two homes with the same square footage can sell for very different prices depending on lot size, school zone and location in town. We are happy to pull recent sales for any neighborhood you are watching.

Murfreesboro Neighborhoods

Murfreesboro has hundreds of named subdivisions. These are the ones with the most home sales over $430,000 in the last year, grouped by what buyers usually ask us about first. We are adding a full guide for each one, and the links below show what is for sale in each neighborhood right now.

New construction communities

Arbors at Compton, Sycamore Grove, Smith Farms, Brewer Point, Kings Landing, South Haven, Magnolia Grove and Salem Corner all had new homes closing in 2025 and 2026. Several are still building, so new phases and quick move-in homes come up regularly. See all homes for sale in Murfreesboro.

55+ community

Del Webb Southern Harmony is Murfreesboro's first Del Webb 55+ community, located on Franklin Road and planned for about 1,100 single-family homes. Amenities include a clubhouse, indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, pickleball and tennis courts, walking trails and a full-time lifestyle director.

Established neighborhoods

For mature trees, settled streets and homes built from the 1990s through the 2010s, buyers often look at Northwoods, The Villages of Berkshire, Puckett Station, Liberty Valley, Cascade Falls, The Hamptons, Huntington Place, Indian Hills and Sommersby.

Luxury and larger homes

Shelton Square, Northwoods, The Springs, The Reserve, Wynthrope Hall and Marymont Springs all had multiple sales above $750,000 in the last year. The Springs, off Armstrong Valley Road, is known for all-brick homes on lots of roughly a third to almost half an acre.

Schools in Murfreesboro

Murfreesboro is served by two public school systems. Murfreesboro City Schools runs 13 schools for pre-K through 6th grade inside city limits, and Rutherford County Schools serves grades K through 12 across the county, including all middle and high school students in Murfreesboro.

• High schools serving Murfreesboro addresses include Central Magnet School (grades 6 through 12, admission by application), Blackman High, Oakland High, Riverdale High, Siegel High and Rockvale High.
• Private schools include Providence Christian Academy and Middle Tennessee Christian School, both serving pre-K through 12th grade.
• Higher education: Middle Tennessee State University has the largest undergraduate enrollment in the state.

School zones can change as the city grows. Confirm the zone for any address with Murfreesboro City Schools and Rutherford County Schools before you buy.

Healthy Living in Murfreesboro

Groceries

Trader Joe's opened on Medical Center Parkway in 2025, joining Publix, Kroger and ALDI locations around town. The Medical Center Parkway and Gateway area has the biggest cluster of grocery and everyday shopping.

Fitness and recreation

The city runs Sports*Com and Patterson Park Community Center, both with pools and fitness facilities, and Murfreesboro has a YMCA plus a wide mix of boutique gyms, yoga studios and CrossFit boxes.

Parks and greenways

The Murfreesboro Greenway System has more than 17 miles of trails, bridges and boardwalks with 16 trailheads, much of it following the Stones River. Barfield Crescent Park, Old Fort Park and the trails at Stones River National Battlefield round out the options for running, biking and walking the dog.

Things to Do in Murfreesboro

• Stones River National Battlefield: walking trails, a visitor center and ranger programs at one of the largest Civil War battles in Tennessee.
• Historic downtown square: the Rutherford County Courthouse surrounded by locally owned restaurants and shops, including Hattie Jane's Creamery on North Church Street.
• Cannonsburgh Village: a reconstructed pioneer village with historic buildings and seasonal events.
• The Avenue Murfreesboro: outdoor shopping and dining off Medical Center Parkway.
• MTSU: Blue Raider games, concerts and campus events.
• Just Love Coffee Cafe at The Fountains: a local favorite for breakfast and coffee meetups near Gateway.

Healthcare

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford is the main hospital in Murfreesboro, and the Alvin C. York VA Medical Center serves veterans across Middle Tennessee. Urgent care clinics are spread across every side of town.

Getting Around: Murfreesboro Commute Times

Rush hour on I-24 toward Nashville can add significant time, so where in Murfreesboro you live, and which interchange you use, makes a real difference for a daily commute.

Murfreesboro FAQ

Is Murfreesboro, TN a good place to live?

Murfreesboro offers new and established neighborhoods, two public school systems, a major university, 17+ miles of greenway and an easy drive to Nashville, at a median home price of $467,500 as of October 2026.

How much do homes cost in Murfreesboro?

The median single-family sale price over the last 12 months was $467,500 and the average was about $529,000 (Realtracs, updated October 2026).

How far is Murfreesboro from Nashville?

About 34 miles southeast, or roughly 35 to 45 minutes via I-24 depending on traffic.

What school districts serve Murfreesboro?

Murfreesboro City Schools serves pre-K through 6th grade inside city limits, and Rutherford County Schools serves K through 12, including all middle and high schools.

Is there new construction in Murfreesboro?

Yes. About half of recent home sales were built in 2014 or later, and communities such as Arbors at Compton, Sycamore Grove, Smith Farms, Brewer Point and Kings Landing had new homes closing in 2025 and 2026.

Is there a 55+ community in Murfreesboro?

Yes. Del Webb Southern Harmony on Franklin Road is a 55+ community planned for about 1,100 homes with a clubhouse, pools, pickleball and a lifestyle director.

Thinking About Murfreesboro?

We have lived in Rutherford County for more than 25 years and have helped buyers and sellers with more than 300 home sales. If you want the list of recent sales in a neighborhood you are considering, or a side-by-side look at two neighborhoods, text Jason and we will send it over.

Jason & Allison Fraker
The Fraker Group | Real Broker
Jason: 615-456-8016
Office: 844-591-7325
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