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Murfreesboro, NC

Murfreesboro, NC.

Population: 5,783 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Murfreesboro, NC is $130,980 — up 7.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $132,500 after a median 63 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hurricane, drought, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$130,980

Median home value

+7.7%

1-year change

63

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$130,980
1-year appreciation
+7.7%
3-year appreciation
+5.3%
5-year appreciation
+15.8%
10-year appreciation
+52.9%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$131,646
House Price Index (state)
445.4 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$132,500
Median list price
$180,000
Median price per sqft
$112
1-year sale-price change
-31.0%
Median days on market
63 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
17
Sale-to-list ratio
92.6%
Active listings
18
1-year forecast
+1.2%
New listings (monthly)
5

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$705/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$774/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,012/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,401/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,402/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.5 : 1
Schools include
Riverview Elementary, Hertford County Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, drought, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 36% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
73.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
61.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park (55 mi)
National parks include
Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park, Petersburg National Battlefield, Fort Monroe National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Mann Airport (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
11
Hospitals include
VIDANT ROANOKE CHOWAN HOSPITAL, VIDANT EDGECOMBE HOSPITAL, ECU HEALTH NORTH HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-93 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
37.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.3%
Median annual property tax
$954
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
61.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,678
Average weekly wage
$943
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Wholesale Trade, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MurfreesboroState medianUS median
Median home value$130,980$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$132,500$330,000$325,000
Median days on market63 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$954$1,366$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Murfreesboro, NC?
$130,980.
What is the median sale price in Murfreesboro, NC?
$132,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Murfreesboro, NC?
Median days on market: 63 days.
What is typical rent in Murfreesboro, NC?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,012/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Murfreesboro, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, drought, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in Murfreesboro, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 36% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Murfreesboro, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Murfreesboro, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Murfreesboro, NC?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Murfreesboro, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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