Hertford County, North Carolina
Murfreesboro Real Estate and Local Guide
Small historic port town on the Meherrin River in northeastern North Carolina, anchored by Chowan University and a large National Register historic district.
Living in Murfreesboro
Host of the annual North Carolina Watermelon Festival in its historic downtown. Source: visitnc.com
IncomeAbout $43,500 median household
EducationAbout 32% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyHertford County
Homes in Murfreesboro
Detached single-family housesRoughly 78% of homes
Median home valueAbout $153,000
- About 51% of housing units are owner-occupied, with the remainder renter-occupied.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Murfreesboro home
Brady C. Jefcoat Museum
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Museum of Americana housed in the former public school building
William Rea Store
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Circa 1790 brick store considered the oldest brick commercial building still standing in North Carolina
Riverside Park
Source: townofmurfreesboro.com
Meherrin River park with ball fields, playground, and shaded picnic areas
Murfree's Landing
Source: townofmurfreesboro.com
Historic riverport site redeveloped as a town park with a kayak and canoe launch and pier
Murfreesboro areas to know
Murfreesboro Historic District
Source: en.wikipedia.org
National Register historic district covering much of the old downtown and riverfront