The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 37129 sells for about $452,866, or $225 per square foot.
Prices are down 3.9% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 49 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,717 a month.
ZIP 37129 — Murfreesboro
The 37129 housing market shows signs of stabilization with a median price of $452,866, reflecting a slight year-over-year correction. Demand remains supported by consistent population growth and a strong local economy, though higher interest rates have tempered the rapid appreciation seen in previous years. Inventory levels are currently sufficient to meet buyer demand, resulting in a balanced market environment.
This ZIP is ideal for families and commuters seeking a balance between suburban living and access to Nashville, as well as investors targeting the growing rental demand.
Median prices moved down 3.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 49 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
1% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.3% · poverty 6.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 37129, Rutherford County TN
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime trends in Murfreesboro are generally consistent with regional averages for a city of its size, with localized variations in property crime rates.
The area is served by Rutherford County Schools, which are generally well-regarded and experiencing rapid growth to accommodate the increasing student population.
The region faces standard risks for central Tennessee, including occasional severe thunderstorms and wind events; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas.
Murfreesboro is one of Tennessee's fastest-growing cities, driven by its proximity to Nashville and a robust local economy anchored by education, healthcare, and manufacturing.
Property taxes are assessed by Rutherford County; the rate structure includes county and municipal levies, with no state-level personal income tax in Tennessee.
Residents typically commute via I-24 toward Nashville, with travel times heavily dependent on peak-hour traffic congestion.
The area features numerous community parks, greenways, and proximity to shopping districts along the Memorial Blvd and Old Fort Pkwy corridors.
The rental market is active with steady demand from students and commuters, though vacancy rates remain low due to consistent population growth.
The economy is diverse, with major employment sectors including healthcare (Vanderbilt/Ascension), education (Middle Tennessee State University), and manufacturing.
Primary transit is via I-24 and US-231; public transit options are limited, relying primarily on regional bus services.
Ongoing residential and commercial development is concentrated in the northern and eastern sections of the ZIP code.
The Rutherford County Property Assessor manages assessments based on periodic reappraisal cycles.
Parcels are subject to Rutherford County and Murfreesboro city tax jurisdictions, with various utility districts providing water and sewer services.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional exposure to severe weather events common in Middle Tennessee.
Tennessee continues to see strong net domestic migration, with Rutherford County being a primary destination for new residents.
Tennessee is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient processing of defaults.
Sellers are required to provide a residential property condition disclosure form to buyers.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Nashville Shores Waterpark4.318.8 mi
- Lucky Ladd Farms - Farm Park & Zoo4.512.9 mi
- GO USA Fun Park4.54.7 mi
- Sky Zone Murfreesboro4.24.5 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.34.9 mi
- Nashville Superspeedway4.59.1 mi
- Plaza Mariachi4.619.5 mi
- Arrington Vineyards4.514.8 mi
- Lucky Ladd Farms - Farm Park & Zoo4.512.9 mi
- Cedars of Lebanon State Park4.613.6 mi
- Lucky Ladd Farms - Farm Park & Zoo4.512.9 mi
- GO USA Fun Park4.54.7 mi
- Main Event Murfreesboro4.73.5 mi
- AMC Stones River 94.45.1 mi
- Discovery Center at Murfree Spring4.56.4 mi
- Discovery Center at Murfree Spring4.56.4 mi
- Stones River National Battlefield4.83 mi
- Oaklands Mansion4.75.6 mi
- Earth Experience - Middle Tennessee Museum of Natural History4.86.1 mi
- Cannonsburgh Village4.75.9 mi
- Barfield Crescent Park4.79.4 mi
- Stones River National Battlefield4.83 mi
- Lee Victory Recreation Park4.76.5 mi
- Mill Ridge Park4.712 mi
- Hop Springs4.412.2 mi
- Four Corners Resort and Marina4.311.4 mi
- Fate Sanders Marina4.39.1 mi
- Hamilton Creek Sailboat Marina4.616.6 mi
- Nashville Shores Marina4.419.1 mi
- Elm Hill Recreation Area4.517.5 mi
- Old Fort Golf Course4.34.8 mi
- Mill Creek Brewing Co.4.612.4 mi
- Cedar Crest Golf Club4.16.1 mi
- Smyrna Golf Course4.16.6 mi
- Indian Hills Golf Course3.99.2 mi
- The Avenue Murfreesboro4.54.1 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.14.4 mi
- Ross Dress for Less48 mi
- Kohl's4.25.1 mi
- Burlington4.13.9 mi
- Nashville International Airport4.319.2 mi
- Black Car Select Limo Service Nashville524.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large community park with sports fields and walking trails.
Extensive network of paved trails along the Stones River.
Major open-air shopping and dining destination.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.