Nashville real estate guide

Nashville vs Murfreesboro

Nashville and Murfreesboro, Tennessee side by side: prices, days on market, supply, income, rent and commute, with the source and date next to every number.

Right now · data through October 31, 2026

Nashville vs Murfreesboro at a glance

As of October 31, 2026, the median sale price was $457,132 in Nashville and $426,703 in Murfreesboro, with homes taking a median of 66 days to sell in Nashville and 64 in Murfreesboro (source: Redfin Data Center). The median price per square foot was about $262 in Nashville and $211 in Murfreesboro.

Market data, Redfin (rolling 3-month figures ending October 31, 2026)
MeasureNashvilleMurfreesboro
Median sale price$457,132$426,703
Change vs. a year earlier−3.8%−2.5%
Price per square foot$262$211
Median days on market6664
Average sale-to-list97.3%98.7%
Months of supply6.54.5
Homes for sale5,175859
Market temperature ratingBuyer's marketLeans toward buyers

Sources: Redfin Data Center; temperature rating blends Zillow's Market Temperature Index, Redfin months of supply and Realtor.com county data. Numbers only: a higher or lower figure is not a ranking.

Three years

Nashville and Murfreesboro median sale price over time

Median sale price, Nov 2023 to Oct 2026

● Nashville   ● Murfreesboro   Both lines use the same scale.
People and housing

Nashville and Murfreesboro Census numbers

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020-2024)
MeasureNashvilleMurfreesboro
Population690,130161,445
Median household income$77,371$80,108
Median rent$1,586$1,481
Median home value (owner estimate)$413,600$402,100
Owner-occupied homes52.4%52.4%
Average commute (minutes)24.726.7

Income is in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars. Home value is the owner's own estimate, so it differs from Redfin's sale prices. Estimates have margins of error. Nashville is in Davidson County and Murfreesboro is in Rutherford County.

Common questions

Nashville vs Murfreesboro FAQ

How do home prices in Nashville and Murfreesboro compare?

For the three months ending October 31, 2026, Redfin's median sale price was $457,132 in Nashville (−3.8% from a year earlier) and $426,703 in Murfreesboro (−2.5%). Price per square foot was about $262 and $211.

How long do homes take to sell in Nashville and Murfreesboro?

The median was 66 days on market in Nashville and 64 in Murfreesboro, with homes selling for an average of 97.3% and 98.7% of list price (Redfin, rolling 3 months ending October 31, 2026).

Is Nashville or Murfreesboro a better place to buy?

Neither is better in general. They are different places with different home types, prices and commutes, and the right choice depends on your budget, timeline and priorities. I do not rank cities. Compare the numbers here, visit both and look at specific homes.

Are Nashville and Murfreesboro in the same county?

Nashville is in Davidson County and Murfreesboro is in Rutherford County. Taxes, schools and services depend on the exact address, so verify them for any home you are serious about.

Where do these numbers come from?

Market figures are from the Redfin Data Center (rolling 3-month values ending October 31, 2026). Population, income, rent, home value and commute are from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020-2024.

This page is general information, not legal, tax, lending or financial advice. I do not rank cities or neighborhoods and do not steer buyers toward or away from any place. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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