Quality of Life
Rutherford County Housing
There is an abundance of residential housing in every price range in Rutherford County. In 2005, there were more than 4,000 new homes built, surpassing every other county in the state except Shelby (Memphis). According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average home value in 2005 was $140,100, which is $36,000 more than the state’s average.
| 2005 MIDDLE TENNESSEE HOUSING PERMITS BY COUNTY | ||
| Rank | Starts | Average Permit Value |
| 1. Rutherford County | 4,006 | $134,300 |
| 2. Davidson County | 3,819 | $161,300 |
| 3. Williamson County | 1,941 | $336,600 |
| 4. Montgomery County | 1,843 | $101,700 |
| 5. Sumner County | 1,703 | $163,600 |
| 6. Maury County | 1,702 | $96,165 |
| 7. Wilson County | 1,377 | $171,800 |
| 8. Robertson County | 566 | $116,700 |
| 9. Dickson County | 262 | $132,000 |
| 10. Cheatham County | 246 | $163,500 |
Middle Tennessee Association of Realtors Website
Downtown Murfreesboro
With Murfreesboro’s Civil War heritage, antebellum homes surround the Historic Downtown Square. Many still showcase the original unique architecture of the period including dentil molding, portico entrances, arch windows and fanlights.
Each home has a story that adds to the color and richness of Murfreesboro and a walking tour of the downtown area is available.
For More Information: http://www.downtownmurfreesboro.com/
