Garfield Heights, OH vs Murfreesboro, TN
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Garfield Heights
80.4
#77 nationally
Murfreesboro
65
#1659 nationally
Garfield Heights leads in walk score (44 vs 25). Murfreesboro leads in median household income ($70,451 vs $49,864). Garfield Heights leads in cost of living index (83 vs 109).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garfield Heights, OH | Murfreesboro, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.4 (#77) | 65 (#1659) |
| Population | 28,900 | 165,430 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $138,742 | $430,142 |
| Median Household Income | $49,864 | $70,451 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 27.3 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 12.7 | 11.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+31.5 | R+21.8 |
B-
80.4 Score
Garfield Heights, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$138,742
Population
28,900
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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D
65 Score
Murfreesboro, TN
Mid-size Tennessee city with community character
Median Home
$430,142
Population
165,430
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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