Electricity rates in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Murfreesboro, TN ranks 3 of 27 Tennessee cities for homes in buildings of 5+ units (30%). Murfreesboro, Tennessee has 157,547 residents in 58,567 households; 73.8% heat with electricity.
Murfreesboro on the map
Rutherford County, with Murfreesboro marked
Housing and heating in Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, TN: 12,731 of 64,497 homes were built before 1980 and 33,491 in 2000 or later. Murfreesboro, TN has 34,044 detached houses, 19,268 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 751 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Murfreesboro, TN
% of homes by decade built, Murfreesboro, TN
- 2pre-40
- 240s
- 450s
- 460s
- 870s
- 1080s
- 1890s
- 2200s
- 2610s
- 420+
Heating fuel in Murfreesboro, TN
| Murfreesboro, TN | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murfreesboro, TN, median year built | 2001 | 2000 | +1 years | 4 of 27 |
| Murfreesboro, TN, built before 1980 | 19.7% | 19.6% | +0.2 points | 22 of 27 |
| Murfreesboro, TN, built 2000 or later | 51.9% | 49.3% | +2.7 points | 5 of 27 |
| Murfreesboro, TN, detached houses | 52.8% | 67.4% | -14.6 points | 24 of 27 |
| Murfreesboro, TN, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 29.9% | 18.4% | +11.5 points | 3 of 27 |
| Murfreesboro, TN, mobile homes | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5 points | 18 of 27 |
| Murfreesboro, TN, renter households | 46.7% | 35.0% | +11.7 points | 9 of 27 |
| Murfreesboro, TN, median home value | $365,100 | $346,400 | +$18,700 | 9 of 27 |
| Murfreesboro, TN, median gross rent a month | $1,376 | $1,405 | -$29 | 11 of 27 |
| Murfreesboro, TN, people per household | 2.62 | 2.76 | -0.14 | 8 of 27 |
Facts about Murfreesboro
- Residents of Murfreesboro, TN, ACS 2023
- 157,5476 of 27 Tennessee cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Murfreesboro, TN
- $76,24112 of 27 of those cities
- Households in Murfreesboro, TN
- 58,5672.69 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Murfreesboro, TN
- 53.3%31,201 owners and 27,366 renter households
- Housing units in Murfreesboro, TN
- 64,4975,930 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Murfreesboro, TN
- 73.8%43,231 of 58,567 homes
- Land area of Murfreesboro, TN
- 64.3 sq mi2,451.1 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Murfreesboro, TN
- 2.1% to 2.4%at 1,154 kWh a month over the $76,241 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Murfreesboro, TN
- 166NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 105.4 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Murfreesboro, TN
- 200112,731 of 64,497 homes (19.7%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Murfreesboro, TN
- $365,100$1,376 gross rent a month, 4.52% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Murfreesboro
Compare Murfreesboro with nearby cities
| City near Murfreesboro, TN | Distance from Murfreesboro | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murfreesboro, TN (this page) | 0 mi | 157,547 | $76,241 | 2001 | $365,100 | 166 | 14.6% |
| Smyrna, TN | 10.0 mi northwest | 55,066 (-102,481) | $78,409 (+$2,168) | 2000 (-1 yr) | $326,700 (-$38,400) | 322 (+156) | 11.2% (-3.4 pts) |
| La Vergne, TN | 14.0 mi northwest | 38,944 (-118,603) | $80,418 (+$4,177) | 2000 (-1 yr) | $273,700 (-$91,400) | 464 (+298) | 11.5% (-3.1 pts) |
| Brentwood, TN | 21.8 mi northwest | 45,272 (-112,275) | $184,720 (+$108,479) | 1996 (-5 yr) | $926,700 (+$561,600) | 534 (+368) | 26.2% (+11.6 pts) |
| Lebanon, TN | 24.3 mi north | 41,951 (-115,596) | $71,320 (-$4,921) | 2001 (+0 yr) | $359,300 (-$5,800) | 367 (+201) | 12.7% (-1.9 pts) |
| Mount Juliet, TN | 24.4 mi north | 40,828 (-116,719) | $107,847 (+$31,606) | 2005 (+4 yr) | $423,000 (+$57,900) | 605 (+439) | 18.9% (+4.2 pts) |
Who supplies Murfreesboro
Rutherford County lists 3 utilities for Murfreesboro, TN (157,547 residents): homes pay 11.76 to 13.47 cents per kWh, about $136 to $155 a month at 1,154 kWh, 2.1% to 2.4% of the $76,241 Murfreesboro median income. Rutherford County page.
Who lives in Murfreesboro: income, cars, homes
In Murfreesboro, TN, 13,237 of 26,470 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 29,195 households moved in since 2018 and 4,420 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. In Murfreesboro, TN, 2,014 households own no vehicle and 36,707 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Of 85,581 workers in Murfreesboro, TN, 12,506 work from home, 62,095 drive alone, 246 ride transit and 1,052 walk. In Murfreesboro, TN, 9,780 of 58,567 households earn under $35,000, 18,947 $35,000-$75,000, 18,467 $75,000-$150,000 and 11,373 $150,000 or more. 15,354 residents of Murfreesboro, TN live below the poverty line, and the median age is 31.4. Murfreesboro, TN homes: 38,296 have 3+ bedrooms, 9,487 none or one, median 5.5 rooms.
Household income in Murfreesboro, TN
| Murfreesboro, TN | Value | Rank in Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Murfreesboro, TN, households under $35,000 | 16.7% | 18 of 27 |
| Murfreesboro, TN, households $150,000 or more | 19.4% | 9 of 27 |
| Murfreesboro, TN, residents below poverty | 10.0% | 18 of 27 |
| Murfreesboro, TN, median age | 31.4 | 25 of 27 |
| Murfreesboro, TN, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 59.4% | 18 of 27 |
| Murfreesboro, TN, households without a vehicle | 3.4% | 19 of 27 |
| Murfreesboro, TN, households with 2+ vehicles | 62.7% | 13 of 27 |
| Murfreesboro, TN, workers at home | 14.6% | 9 of 27 |
| Murfreesboro, TN, cost-burdened renters | 50.0% | 11 of 27 |
| Murfreesboro, TN, moved in since 2018 | 49.8% | 2 of 27 |
| Murfreesboro, TN, moved in before 2000 | 7.5% | 26 of 27 |
Outage risk around Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, TN, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 155 wind and 11 tornado, 105.4 per 100,000 residents of 157,547. Top gust near Murfreesboro, TN: 78 knots, 90 mph. Damage near Murfreesboro, TN: $12.3M.
Reports within 15 miles of Murfreesboro, TN
wind and tornado reports, Murfreesboro, TN
- 8'15
- 16'16
- 26'17
- 7'18
- 26'19
- 5'20
- 13'21
- 13'22
- 26'23
- 12'24
- 14'25
| Murfreesboro, TN | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murfreesboro, TN, 2015 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Murfreesboro, TN, 2016 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Murfreesboro, TN, 2017 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| Murfreesboro, TN, 2018 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| Murfreesboro, TN, 2019 | 25 | 1 | 26 |
| Murfreesboro, TN, 2020 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Murfreesboro, TN, 2021 | 11 | 2 | 13 |
| Murfreesboro, TN, 2022 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Murfreesboro, TN, 2023 | 24 | 2 | 26 |
| Murfreesboro, TN, 2024 | 10 | 2 | 12 |
| Murfreesboro, TN, 2025 | 11 | 3 | 14 |
Cost of living with electricity in Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, TN: 58,567 households at $1,595 a year per home for electricity (Rutherford County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $93.4 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,803 a year per household.
| Group in Murfreesboro, TN | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Murfreesboro, TN median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murfreesboro, TN, all households | 58,567 | $1,595 | $93.4 million | 2.09% |
| Murfreesboro, TN, homeowners | 31,201 | $1,814 | $56.6 million | 2.38% |
| Murfreesboro, TN, renters | 27,366 | $1,186 | $32.5 million | 1.56% |
Analyst note on Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, TN counts 157,547 residents in 58,567 households, on 64.3 square miles. Household income in Murfreesboro, TN is $76,241; 31,201 of its 58,567 households own. 43,231 of the 58,567 occupied homes in Murfreesboro, TN heat with electricity.
Murfreesboro, TN has 64,497 housing units, 5,930 of them vacant or seasonal. Murfreesboro, TN ranks 3 of 27 Tennessee cities for the youngest residents (median age 31.4). Murfreesboro, TN ranks 4 of 27 Tennessee cities for the newest homes (median year built 2001).
Murfreesboro, TN ranks 8 of 27 Tennessee cities for the share of homes heated by electricity (74%).
ZIP codes in Murfreesboro
| ZIP area touching Murfreesboro, TN | Share of the ZIP's land inside Murfreesboro | Share of Murfreesboro's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 37129 (Murfreesboro, TN) | 27.9% | 35.5% |
| 37128 (Murfreesboro, TN) | 30.8% | 27.8% |
| 37130 (Murfreesboro, TN) | 26.7% | 23.0% |
| 37127 (Murfreesboro, TN) | 15.6% | 11.6% |
| 37132 (Murfreesboro, TN) | 100.0% | 1.0% |
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Questions on Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro: what is the electricity rate?
Murfreesboro, TN has no price of its own; its 157,547 residents are served by one of 3 utilities, and a 1,154 kWh month costs $136 to $155.
Murfreesboro: how does it rank among Tennessee cities?
Murfreesboro, TN: rank 6 of 27 by its 157,547 residents, rank 12 of 27 by $76,241 median income.
Murfreesboro: how many homes heat with electricity?
Murfreesboro, TN: 43,231 of 58,567 occupied homes, 73.8%; Rutherford County 73.0%.
Murfreesboro: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,154 kWh a month, 2.1% to 2.4% of the $76,241 median income in Murfreesboro, TN.
Murfreesboro: damaging storms reported nearby?
166 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Murfreesboro, TN, 2015 to 2025, 105.4 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Murfreesboro?
Murfreesboro, TN: median home built 2001; 12,731 of 64,497 homes (19.7%) predate 1980, 34,044 are detached and 19,268 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Murfreesboro, TN renters struggle with rent?
13,237 of 26,470 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many Murfreesboro, TN households have no car?
2,014 households; 36,707 have two or more.
How many people in Murfreesboro, TN work from home?
12,506 of 85,581 workers.