Connecticut · Metropolitan Area
Murray is a small town in Connecticut with a population of 688. Residents earn $250,001 per year, which is 233% above the national average.
Based on current data, Murray receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Murray stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Murray is $250,001, which is significantly higher than the national average — 233% above $75,149. This places Murray among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Murray is $970,800, making it a premium housing market at 244% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Murray is a highly educated community — 83.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Murray experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches, including 33.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 90.6% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.4% |
| 30% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $250,001 |
| 233% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $132,857 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,441 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $105,630 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 10,884 |
| County GDP | $33,930M |
| Restaurants | 701 |
| Healthcare | 1,096 |
| Retail | 831 |
| Manufacturing | 249 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $11,486 |
| 228% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.18% |
| Commute Time | 37.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 62.8% |
| Public Transit | 9.8% |
| Work from Home | 27.4% |
| Census Median | $970,800 |
| 244% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,351 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,590 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,955 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,415 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,824 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $11,486 |
| 228% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.18% |
| Obesity | 20.5% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 5.3% |
| Heart Disease | 3.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 21.8% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| COPD | 2.7% |
| Stroke | 1.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 13.9% |
| Depression | 17.8% |
| Mental Distress | 12.4% |
| Physical Distress | 7.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.9% |
| Exercise Access | 98.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,096 |
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.1 inches |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 33.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 349 ft (106 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 465/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1974°N, 73.2895°W |
| County FIPS | 09120 |
Winner: Democrat by 23.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 83.5% |
| 148% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.10 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 465/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 100.0% |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,096 |
| Restaurants | 701 |
| Retail Stores | 831 |
| Avg Commute | 37.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 62.8% |
| Public Transit | 9.8% |
| Work from Home | 27.4% |