Population
Denton
146,987
Murfreesboro
157,547
Median Income
Denton
$73,719
Murfreesboro
$76,241
Home Value
Denton
$325,700
Murfreesboro
$365,100
Rent
Denton
$1,344
Murfreesboro
$1,376
Crime Rate
Denton
2.04
Murfreesboro
4.21
Cost of Living
Denton
130.7
Murfreesboro
127.8
Avg Temp
Denton
N/A
Murfreesboro
N/A
Unemployment
Denton
5.2%
Murfreesboro
3.6%
How Similar Are Denton & Murfreesboro?
Murfreesboro is Denton's #9 most similar city
6 of 10 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Denton
146,987
Murfreesboro
157,547
Both cities have similar populations — Denton at 146,987 and Murfreesboro at 157,547.
Violent Crime
Denton
2.04
Murfreesboro
4.21
Murfreesboro's violent crime is significantly higher than Denton's — 52% difference.
Property Crime
Denton
17.45
Murfreesboro
20.22
Murfreesboro has a 14% higher property crime than Denton.
Political Leaning
Denton
55.8%
Murfreesboro
60.2%
Both cities lean Republican with similar vote shares — 7% difference.
Unemployment
Denton
5.2%
Murfreesboro
3.6%
Denton has a 32% higher unemployment than Murfreesboro.
Median Income
Denton
$73,719
Murfreesboro
$76,241
Both cities have similar median income — just a 3% difference.
Home Values
Denton
$325,700
Murfreesboro
$365,100
Murfreesboro has a 11% higher home values than Denton.
Education
Denton
25.7%
Murfreesboro
25.2%
Both cities have similar education — just a 2% difference.
Demographics
Denton
62.8%
Murfreesboro
66.6%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 6% difference.
Cost of Living
Denton
130.7
Murfreesboro
127.8
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 2% difference.
6 out of 10 key metrics match within 10%. Denton and Murfreesboro share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Murfreesboro leads in 3 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Murfreesboro leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDMurfreesboro has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,730 vs $1,931 in Denton (12% lower). Murfreesboro scores 158.4 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 167.6 in Denton. Murfreesboro has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,578 vs $1,648 in Denton.
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Housing Market — Murfreesboro leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSMurfreesboro has a median property tax of $2,169 vs $5,456 in Denton (152% lower). Denton has a vacancy rate of 6.6% compared to 9.2% in Murfreesboro. Murfreesboro has a median home value of $365,100 vs $325,700 in Denton (11% higher).
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Jobs & Economy — Murfreesboro leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSMurfreesboro has a poverty rate of 10.0% compared to 15.9% in Denton. Murfreesboro has a unemployment rate of 3.6% compared to 5.2% in Denton. Murfreesboro has a work from home of 14.6% compared to 12.2% in Denton.
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Crime & Safety — Denton leads
Source: FBI UCRDenton has a property crime clearance of 20.7% compared to 6.8% in Murfreesboro. Denton has a assault rate (per 1k) of 1.16 compared to 3.36 in Murfreesboro. Denton has a violent crime rate (per 1k) of 2.04 compared to 4.21 in Murfreesboro.
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Schools & Education
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauMurfreesboro has a high school diploma or higher of 39.8% compared to 38.2% in Denton. Denton has a bachelor's degree or higher of 25.7% compared to 25.2% in Murfreesboro.
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Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSMurfreesboro has a population of 157,547, about 1.1x the size of Denton (146,987).
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Healthcare — Denton leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareDenton: 4.7 vs Murfreesboro: 3.0 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Transportation & Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSDenton has a bicycle of 0.7% compared to 0.1% in Murfreesboro. Denton has a public transit of 0.9% compared to 0.3% in Murfreesboro. Murfreesboro has a work from home of 14.6% compared to 12.2% in Denton.
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