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Murray, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Fremont County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
449 Population 1,283/sq mi density
$69,583 Median Income $33,527 per capita
$188,200 Home Value $267,410 Zillow
$1,000 Median Rent 31.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
69 Violent Crime/100K 3,811 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$69,583 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$188,200 home value, $1,000/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
69 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Murray, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,583
7% below
$33,527 per capita
Home Value
$188,200
33% below
Zillow: $267,410
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
14% below
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
69/100K
82% below
3,811/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%
24% below
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°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)

Income
93%
Home Value
67%
Rent
86%
Poverty
106%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
18%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Murray a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 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 4.1% (14% 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 $267,410. 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.

Safety & Crime

Murray reports 69 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,811/100K.

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 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population449
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density1,283/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$69,583
Per Capita$33,527
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$394M
Avg Weekly Wage$927

Housing

A+
Home Value$188,200
Rent$1,000
Ownership88.0%
Zillow$267,410
Housing Units194
Rent Burden31.0%

Crime

F
Violent69/100K
Property3,811/100K

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death9,007/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain34.1 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
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.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.