The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 37153 sells for about $549,900, or $228 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,375 a month.
ZIP 37153 — Rockvale
The Rockvale housing market remains resilient, characterized by steady demand for new construction and larger residential lots. While price growth has moderated compared to the peak of the pandemic, the area continues to benefit from its proximity to the expanding Murfreesboro economy and its appeal to families seeking a quieter lifestyle.
This ZIP is ideal for families and commuters seeking a quieter, semi-rural lifestyle with larger lot sizes while remaining within a reasonable driving distance of major employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
19% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 8.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 37153, Tennessee
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Rockvale is a rural-suburban community with crime rates significantly lower than the national average, primarily experiencing low-level property-related incidents.
Schools serving the area are part of the Rutherford County School District, which generally maintains a positive reputation for academic performance and student growth.
The area is primarily at risk for severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds, with standard flood insurance requirements for properties located near local creek basins.
Economic momentum is driven by the rapid expansion of the Murfreesboro employment corridor, with significant residential development occurring in the form of new master-planned subdivisions.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Rutherford and Bedford counties, with rates determined by local school and municipal levies; no state income tax applies to residents.
Commuters primarily rely on I-24 and state highways to reach the Murfreesboro employment core or Nashville, with typical drive times ranging from 30 to 50 minutes.
The area features expansive rural landscapes, proximity to local parks, and easy access to the shopping and dining amenities of nearby Murfreesboro.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and rising demand, with a mix of long-term single-family rentals and limited multi-family options.
The economy is heavily influenced by the proximity to Murfreesboro, which serves as a regional hub for healthcare, education, and manufacturing employers.
Transportation is primarily car-dependent, with major highway access via I-24 and local state routes connecting to the broader Middle Tennessee region.
Development is focused on residential expansion, with several large-scale subdivisions currently in the pipeline to accommodate regional population growth.
The county appraisal districts conduct periodic reappraisals to ensure property assessments align with current market values.
Parcels are subject to Rutherford or Bedford County school district taxes and local utility district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional risks associated with severe weather events common in Middle Tennessee.
Tennessee continues to experience strong net domestic migration, with significant inflows from higher-cost states.
Tennessee is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient processing of defaults.
Sellers are required to provide a residential property condition disclosure form to buyers, detailing known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Lucky Ladd Farms - Farm Park & Zoo4.52.8 mi
- GO USA Fun Park4.57.9 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.318.4 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.118 mi
- Sky Zone Murfreesboro4.29.6 mi
- Nashville Superspeedway4.518.9 mi
- Arrington Vineyards4.58 mi
- AMC Thoroughbred 204.117.7 mi
- Lucky Ladd Farms - Farm Park & Zoo4.52.8 mi
- Henry Horton State Park4.616.4 mi
- Arrington Vineyards4.58 mi
- Lucky Ladd Farms - Farm Park & Zoo4.52.8 mi
- GO USA Fun Park4.57.9 mi
- Main Event Murfreesboro4.77.9 mi
- AMC Stones River 94.48.6 mi
- The Factory at Franklin4.619.1 mi
- Discovery Center at Murfree Spring4.510.1 mi
- Stones River National Battlefield4.88.9 mi
- St Philip Catholic Church4.819.2 mi
- Carter House4.819.4 mi
- Barfield Crescent Park4.78.3 mi
- Stones River National Battlefield4.88.9 mi
- Cedar Stone Park4.88.3 mi
- McKnight Park4.711.7 mi
- Cason Trailhead4.77.8 mi
- Four Corners Resort and Marina4.317.4 mi
- Fate Sanders Marina4.317.2 mi
- The Grove4.69.8 mi
- Old Fort Golf Course4.38.9 mi
- Mill Creek Brewing Co.4.612.2 mi
- The Golf Club at Champions Run45.6 mi
- Indian Hills Golf Course3.99.4 mi
- The Avenue Murfreesboro4.57.6 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.18.3 mi
- Kohl's4.27.2 mi
- Ross Dress for Less412.4 mi
- Burlington4.17.5 mi
- Nashville International Airport4.323.3 mi
- Black Car Select Limo Service Nashville527.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Major retail and dining hub located within a short drive.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.