Murray, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Calloway County County
Murray, KY
At a Glance
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)
Is Murray a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Murray residents earn a median household income of $40,348 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,946. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,333 business establishments, including 91 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Murray is $193,300 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,638. Median rent is $835/month, with 31.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Murray reports 115 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,446/100K.
Education
37.0% of adults in Murray hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% above the national average). 91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Murray has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.1 inches.