How long is the commute from Murfreesboro, TN?
Workers who live in Murfreesboro, TN take an average of 26.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
16.2% work from home.
3.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.7 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Households without a car
- 3.5%
How people in Murfreesboro get to work
| Means of transportation | Murfreesboro | Rutherford County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.6% (±1.8 points) | 73.0% | 75.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.8% (±1.2 points) | 9.8% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.2 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±0.4 points) | 0.9% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.4 points) | 1.0% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.2% (±1.4 points) | 15.0% | 12.9% | 15.1% |
In Murfreesboro, the average commute is lower than in Rutherford County (28.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (25.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Murfreesboro, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Rutherford County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Rutherford County, Murfreesboro ranks 4 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 179 of 402.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Murfreesboro
| Vehicles available | Murfreesboro | Rutherford County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% (±0.7 points) | 2.7% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.5% (±1.9 points) | 28.8% | 30.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.3% (±2.0 points) | 40.5% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.7% (±1.6 points) | 28.1% | 25.9% | 21.9% |
In Murfreesboro, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Rutherford County (2.7%).
It is also lower than in Tennessee (5.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Murfreesboro
| Murfreesboro | Rutherford County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.2% (±1.4 points) | 15.0% (±0.9 points) | 12.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% (±0.7 points) | 97.3% (±0.5 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.4% (±1.2 points) | 93.8% (±0.7 points) | 89.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Murfreesboro, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Rutherford County (93.8%).
It is also higher than in Tennessee (89.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Murfreesboro
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murfreesboro | — | 26.7 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Rockvale | 8.3 mi | 45.8 minutes (±6.6) | Higher |
| Christiana | 9.3 mi | 26.0 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Smyrna | 10.0 mi | 26.3 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| La Vergne | 14 mi | 31.6 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Eagleville | 15 mi | 32.8 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Nolensville | 16 mi | 36.8 minutes (±7.3) | Higher |
| Gladeville | 18 mi | 24.6 minutes (±8.2) | Not measurably different |
| Bell Buckle | 19 mi | 24.0 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rockvale, TN (45.8 minutes), La Vergne, TN (31.6 minutes), Eagleville, TN (32.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Rutherford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rockvale | 45.8 minutes (±6.6) |
| 2 | Eagleville | 32.8 minutes (±5.2) |
| 3 | La Vergne | 31.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 4 | Murfreesboro | 26.7 minutes (±1.0) |
| 5 | Smyrna | 26.3 minutes (±1.2) |
| 6 | Christiana | 26.0 minutes (±5.7) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Murfreesboro
How long is the average commute in Murfreesboro?
Workers who live in Murfreesboro, TN take an average of 26.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Murfreesboro without a car?
3.5% of households in Murfreesboro have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Murfreesboro?
16.2% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Murfreesboro worked from home, and 93.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Murfreesboro city, Tennessee
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Murfreesboro city, Tennessee
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Murfreesboro city, Tennessee
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Murfreesboro city, Tennessee (place:51560, in state:47).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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