Murray, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Greater Bridgeport Planning Region County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
688 Population 465/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $132,857 per capita
$970,800 Home Value $1,317,248 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$970,800 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
83.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Murray, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$250,001
233% above
$132,857 per capita
Home Value
$970,800
244% above
Zillow: $1,317,248
Bachelor's Degree+
83.5%
148% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.5%
36% below
5.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Murray Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
333%
Home Value
344%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
248%
Unemployment
125%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Murray a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Murray residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $132,857. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,884 business establishments, including 701 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Murray is $970,800 , 244% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,317,248. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Education

83.5% of adults in Murray hold a bachelor's degree or higher (148% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Murray has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population688
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density465/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born22.5%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$132,857
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$33,930M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,441

Housing

A
Home Value$970,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$1,317,248
Housing Units328
Rent Burden35.1%

Health

Obesity20.5%
Diabetes5.3%
Smoking5.2%
Heart Disease3.4%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
Elevation349 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+83.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+41.2%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute37 min
Broadband100.0%
EV Stations3
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Murray was built in 1974.
27.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
2.5% of the population has a disability.
22.5% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 701 restaurants in the area.