Murray City, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Athens County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
326 Population 1,019/sq mi density
$38,409 Median Income $22,821 per capita
$83,700 Home Value $112,476 Zillow
$783 Median Rent 11.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$38,409 median income, 11.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,700 home value, $783/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Murray City, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,409
49% below
$22,821 per capita
Home Value
$83,700
70% below
Zillow: $112,476
Median Rent
$783/mo
33% below
11.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.7%
86% below
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
11.5%
219% above
17.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
22.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Murray City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Murray City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
51%
Home Value
30%
Rent
67%
Poverty
144%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
319%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Murray City a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Murray City residents earn a median household income of $38,409 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,821. The unemployment rate stands at 11.5% (219% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,359 business establishments, including 154 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Murray City is $83,700 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,476. Median rent is $783/month, with 11.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1941.

Education

4.7% of adults in Murray City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Murray City has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population326
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density1,019/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

D
Median Income$38,409
Per Capita$22,821
Unemployment11.5%
Poverty17.9%
County GDP$2,745M
Avg Weekly Wage$964

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,700
Rent$783
Ownership80.5%
Zillow$112,476
Housing Units210
Rent Burden11.9%

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking22.8%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death9,988/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.2 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation905 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute42 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Murray City was built in 1941.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 154 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.