Is East Murfreesboro safe?
Murfreesboro, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates East Murfreesboro as “Go”.
Gogo's take on East Murfreesboro
“Go. East Murfreesboro is a quiet, predominantly suburban area with low violent crime rates and a strong community presence. It is safe for families and visitors alike, whether you are staying in residential subdivisions or visiting local parks and shopping plazas.”
About the area
East Murfreesboro is a sprawling collection of newer residential subdivisions, modern strip malls, and athletic parks located just east of the MTSU campus. The area caters heavily to families and commuters who value quiet neighborhoods, good schools, and spacious suburban living. Visitors will find a safe, car-centric environment with easy access to recreational complexes and regional dining.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Peaceful
Walking and biking in East Murfreesboro
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 35/100
Neighborhood subdivisions offer quiet streets for cycling, and links to the Murfreesboro Greenway System are accessible at nearby park hubs, though main thoroughfares lack dedicated protected bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both national and Tennessee state averages
- High homeownership rate with stable median household incomes exceeding $75,000
- Modern, well-maintained housing stock and clean public park infrastructure
Cons
- Car dependency makes walking or cycling along arterial roads impractical
- Occasional opportunistic property theft and vehicle break-ins in commercial parking lots
- Heavy rush-hour traffic congestion along corridors like Rutherford Boulevard and Lascassas Pike
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in East Murfreesboro, with unhoused individuals rarely seen outside of occasional commercial intersections closer to central transit corridors.
What East Murfreesboro is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with school buses rolling through subdivisions and residents jogging or walking dogs.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy with suburban retail traffic and school pick-ups; fully secure for driving and shopping.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet across residential streets with family activity centered around local parks and neighborhood restaurants.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and extremely quiet, with standard precautions advised around unlit commercial lots.
Transit, parking and getting around
Rover (City of Murfreesboro Transit) operates limited daytime bus routes connecting major retail points along Rutherford Boulevard to central Murfreesboro, but service is infrequent and the area lacks passenger rail.
Parking is exceptionally easy and universally free, with abundant surface lots at all commercial plazas and ample private driveways in residential areas.
Things to do in East Murfreesboro
- Catch soccer tournaments or walk the paved perimeter trails at Richard Siegel Soccer Complex
- Enjoy outdoor sports and fitness facilities at nearby McKnight Park and SportsCom
- Explore local history and shaded walking paths around the historic Oaklands Mansion grounds nearby
Local favorites
- Slick Pig BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.6★ (2450)Beloved local landmark serving smoked barbecue, signature smoked wings, and classic southern sides.
- Carmen's Taqueria · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (1280)Unassuming eatery offering authentic street tacos, tortas, and flavorful homemade salsas.
- The Goat Murfreesboro · American Gastropub · 4.4★ (1150)Lively neighborhood pub serving craft burgers, flatbreads, and cocktails with volleyball courts outdoors.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.
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