Murfreesboro, NC27855

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$124,000
1.9% YoY Growth
Median Household Income
$47,500
58.5% 5-Year Growth
Days on Market
93
111.0% Longer than last year
Home Price Forecast
N/A
Median Rent
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1-Bed Rent
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2-Bed Rent
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3-Bed Rent
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Property Listings — Murfreesboro, NC

As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Murfreesboro, NC is 93. This is a increase of 111.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
Median Listing Price
$200,0003.0%
Listing Count
1212.0%
Listings as % of Homes0.3%12.0%
Days on Market
93111.0%
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Demographics — Murfreesboro, NC

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Murfreesboro, NC has a population of 5,640, which has decreased by -12.7% over the past 5 years. Murfreesboro, NC is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 16.9% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 17.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 2.0% reporting working from home.

MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
Population
5,640-12.7%
% Under 18
16.9%-12.4%
% Seniors
20.6%31.2%
% WFH
2.0%-23.1%
% w/ College Degree
17.5%24.1%
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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Murfreesboro, NC is a predominantly black area, with 57.9% of the population identifying as black. The black population has shrunk by 7.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Murfreesboro, NC is white, making up 29.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.7% of the population in Murfreesboro, NC, and this percentage has increased by 161.1% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
% White
29.1%-3.0%
% Black
57.9%-7.1%
% Hispanic
9.9%182.9%
% Asian
1.0%66.7%
% Foreign Born
4.7%161.1%
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Mortgage and Risk — Murfreesboro, NC

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 60 mortgage originations in Murfreesboro, NC, of which 75.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 72.0%, with 40.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Murfreesboro, NC. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

MetricZip Code Average
Total Loan Originations
60
% Conventional Loans
75.0%
% Government Loans
25.0%
% Investor Loans
0.0%
% Second Loans
3.0%
% Cash Out Refinance
10.0%

Loan Activity

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Rentals and Section 8 — Murfreesboro, NC

Murfreesboro, NC lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD
113
Total Units Section 8
63
% Rentals under Section 8
N/A
% Occupied Section 8
76.7%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
1 BedroomN/AN/A$800
2 BedroomN/AN/A$1,050
3 BedroomN/AN/A$1,310
4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,400

Affordability — Murfreesboro, NC

Home Price to Income Ratio

MetricZip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio2.6
Median Home Price$124,000
Median Household Income$47,500

Murfreesboro, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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