At a Glance
Median Income
$69,583
$33,527 per capita
Home Value
$188,200
Zillow: $275,033
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
12.3% smoking rate
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+
3.8 / 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 $69,583 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,527. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 285 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Murray is $188,200 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $275,033. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 31.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
25.7% of adults in Murray hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Murray has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population449
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density1,283/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans12.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$69,583
Per Capita$33,527
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$394M
Avg Weekly Wage$927
Housing
A+
Home Value$188,200
Rent$1,000
Ownership88.0%
Zillow$275,033
Housing Units194
Rent Burden31.0%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death9,007/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain31.8 in/yr
Elevation1,160 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.7%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Murray was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.