At a Glance
Median Income
$60,313
$32,508 per capita
Home Value
$76,300
Zillow: $160,330
Median Rent
$782/mo
21.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
159/100K
1,746/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
19.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Murray a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Murray residents earn a median household income of $60,313 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,508. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 248 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Murray is $76,300 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,330. Median rent is $782/month, with 21.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Safety & Crime
Murray reports 159 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,746/100K.
Education
15.4% of adults in Murray hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Murray has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population648
Median Age30.1 yrs
Density810/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,313
Per Capita$32,508
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$639M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A+
Home Value$76,300
Rent$782
Ownership83.1%
Zillow$160,330
Housing Units294
Rent Burden21.3%
Crime
F
Violent159/100K
Property1,746/100K
Health
Obesity42.7%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,721/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,217 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute28 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Murray was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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