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Murfreesboro, NC

Murfreesboro, NC.

Population: 5,783 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Murfreesboro, NC is $126,912 — up 7.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $163,202 after a median 88 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, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$126,912

Typical home value

+7.5%

1-year change

88

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$126,912
1-year appreciation
+7.5%
3-year appreciation
+5.4%
5-year appreciation
+14.7%
10-year appreciation
+52.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$128,114
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
$163,202
Median list price
$180,652
Median price per sqft
$129
1-year sale-price change
-15.0%
Median days on market
88 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
16
Sale-to-list ratio
97.7%
Active listings
15
1-year forecast
+0.5%
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)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

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, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, drought, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: 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 NFIP flood-insurance claims (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)
Nearest major airport
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) (56 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-93 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1979
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
Typical home value$126,912$283,441$285,053
Median sale price$163,202$334,397$319,906
Median days on market88 days65 days48 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 typical home value in Murfreesboro, NC?
$126,912.
What is the median sale price in Murfreesboro, NC?
$163,202.
How long do homes take to sell in Murfreesboro, NC?
Median days on market: 88 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, winter weather.
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, 2024-25).
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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