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Rutherford County

#3 in Best Counties to Live in Tennessee
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • County in Tennessee
  • 136 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      C
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    Rutherford County is located in Tennessee with a population of 298,456. Rutherford County is one of the best places to live in Tennessee. In Rutherford County, most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Rutherford County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Rutherford County are highly rated.
    Population
    298,456

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $174,200
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $958
    National
    $949
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      34%
    • Own
      66%
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    Rutherford County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      331.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      2.7
      6.1
    • Rape
      58.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      94.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      369.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,526.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      200.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      13%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      22%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      29%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      13%

    Working in Rutherford County

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $62,149
    National
    $55,322
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      Rutherford County Reviews

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      There are plenty of things to do here for families and fun events all throughout the year. There is hardly ever a reason to leave Rutherford Country since everything you could want to do is here! There are plenty of places to live in all price ranges. Great place to raise a family.
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      Rutherford county, although real estate is high, the economy is at a constant growth. The people are friendly and the commute to downtown nashville is less than an hour. There are plenty of good restaurants to choose from and things to keep you entertained at night. The traffic can get bad however there are plenty of alternate routes that can be used.
      Our city is considered by many to be college town, thus we have many, many take-out/delivery options as well as many fast food options. Murfreesboro also has a fair mix of locally owned restaurants and chain restaurants. Several of the most popular local restaurants are on or right off the town square, including The Maple Street Grill, B McNeels, Far East, and Marina's. A little further out at the Readyville Mill is Goodness Gracious, where they serve fabulous pancakes as well as many other breakfast/brunch/lunch options! Close to or on the Avenue we have a good mix of local/chain restaurants for whatever you're in the mood for. There are several chain steakhouses, the Phunky Griddle, the Egg and I, Your Pie (all locally owned businesses), as well as several barbeque places, hibachi grills, and a few Mexican options as well.