The Town FilesMurfreesboro, North Carolina
Town in Hertford County · population 2,619 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $158,600
- Household income
- $39,914
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 25.7
Murfreesboro is a town of 2,619 people in Hertford County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $158,600, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks better for cycling than 100% of North Carolina towns, better transit than 95% of North Carolina towns, better for first-time buyers than 91% of North Carolina towns.
How Murfreesboro ranks
Percentile among North Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Murfreesboro is worth $158,600, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $39,914, which is more affordable than 44% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $1,079 a month. 54.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Murfreesboro | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $158,600 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $1,079 | $969 |
| Median household income | $39,914 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 54.1% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Murfreesboro
| People | Murfreesboro | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 25.7 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.9% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 28.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.7% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 39.5% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 3.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.2% | — |
| Work from home | 1.7% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 25.1 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.0% | 89.5% |
Weather in Murfreesboro
July highs average 87.7°F and January lows 28.7°F. About 49.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.6 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 29 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 83 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Murfreesboro since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 30, 1989 about 3.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 16 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 4, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on May 9, 2003.
Severe weather in Hertford County since 1996
Hertford County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| March 3, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4588: Tropical Storm Eta |
Jobs and pay in Hertford County
Hertford County had 8,625 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,251 a year. Unemployment was 4.7% in 2023; in Murfreesboro itself the ACS puts it at 6.6%.
Public schools in Murfreesboro
2 public schools with 864 students, about 14.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hertford County Middle | 6-8 | 500 | 15.2 |
| Riverview Elementary | PK-5 | 364 | 13.5 |
Towns near Murfreesboro
- Ahoskie, NC12.4 mi · 4,891 people · home $143,200
- Franklin, VA18.8 mi · 8,180 people · home $256,600
Murfreesboro questions
Is Murfreesboro, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Murfreesboro scores better for retirees than 60% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 30%. 15.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 25.7).
How much does a house cost in Murfreesboro?
The median owner-occupied home in Murfreesboro is valued at $158,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $39,914, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $1,079 a month.
What is the weather like in Murfreesboro?
July highs average 87.7°F and January lows 28.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.6 inches of precipitation a year and 2.6 inches of snow.
Does Murfreesboro get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Murfreesboro since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 30, 1989. The typical North Carolina town has had 13.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)