Nashville metro, TN relocation guide
Moving to Rockvale, TN
About Rockvale
Rockvale is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Rutherford County, Tennessee. The ZIP Code for Rockvale is 37153. The 2020 population of the CDP was 1,279. An unincorporated community and census-designated place in Rutherford County, about 35 miles southeast of downtown Nashville. Semi-rural and growing, Rockvale sits between Murfreesboro and Eagleville.
Home prices in Rockvale
The median listing price in Rockvale is $529,932.
Top places in Rockvale
- Rural Rutherford County community along US-231.
- Nearby Murfreesboro (~15 min)
- Rockvale schools and the growing residential corridor.
Commuting from Rockvale
- Approximate drive to downtown Nashville: 40–50 minutes (about 35 miles, via US-231 to I-24).
- Nearest commuter hub: Murfreesboro (~15 min). No transit service.
Schools in Rockvale
Public schools: Rutherford County Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Rockvale FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Rockvale, TN?
The median listing price in Rockvale is $529,932. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 2026 - How is the commute from Rockvale, TN?
Approximate drive to downtown Nashville: 40–50 minutes (about 35 miles, via US-231 to I-24). - Which school district serves Rockvale, TN?
Rockvale is served by Rutherford County Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.