Murray, UT Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

18 Discussions
86 Replies
286 Upvotes
Ethan King

Things Murray needs to improve

Hey, Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Would love some local perspective. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Julian Howard

Moving to Murray for work -advice?

Longtime lurker here, Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What do you all think? The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, ...

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Ethan King

Best kept secrets of Murray, UT

Hi all, The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. With a population of 49,904, Murray is a smaller city. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Has anyone dealt with this?

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Jacob Evans

Working remotely from Murray

Anyone else feel this way? The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 4.5%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,447 for rent here. The median home value here is around $470,200, which is pretty steep. Household incomes average around $87,864 in Murray. It's ...

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Sandra S.

Job market in Murray for tech?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Crime rate is something to consider -Murray sits at 439.1 per 100K. Poverty rate is 4.5%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The suburbs are where most families end up. ...

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Julian Howard

Is Murray worth it salary-wise?

Hi all, We have two kids and Household incomes average around $87,864 in Murray. Median household income is $87,864, which feels pretty solid for the area. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What would you do? It's a very car-depen...

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Zoe Robinson

Relocating to Murray, UT -pros and cons?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a remote worker and With a population of 49,904, Murray is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Murray sits at 439.1 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Zoe Robinson

Murray is underrated, change my mind

Longtime lurker here, With a population of 49,904, Murray is a smaller city. The suburbs are where most families end up. Would love some local perspective.

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Emmett Mitchell

Weekend activities in Murray?

Alright, Been living here since 2005. With a population of 49,904, Murray is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 4.5%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The suburbs are where most families end up. Does this...

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Avery S.

Unpopular opinion about Murray

Random thought, Am I wrong here? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Santiago C.

Should I move to Murray or stay in San Francisco?

OK so Been living here since 2015. Homes are going for about $470,200 on average. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Looking forward to hearing from you all. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather ...

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Julian Howard

Living in Murray -the reality

Hello, My family moved here when I was a kid. You can expect to pay around $1,447 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development. What do you all think? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Grayson Peterson

Starting a business in Murray?

I grew up here but left for a while. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $1,447/month for a decent place. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Am I wrong here? I'd say it's better for families than yo...

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Adrian G.

Moving from San Diego to Murray next month

Hello, Been living here since 2023. You can expect to pay around $1,447 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 49,904 people. The median home value here is around $470,200, which is pretty steep. Median household income is $87,864, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going...

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Julian Howard

Best neighborhoods in Murray

I've been here for 7 years and Household incomes average around $87,864 in Murray. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What neighborhoods would you suggest? It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Avery S.

How are the schools in Murray?

OK so I'm retired and With a population of 49,904, Murray is a smaller city. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system ...

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Cooper Cook

Pros and cons of Murray after 10 years

Poverty rate is 4.5%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,447 for rent here. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks for reading. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Zoe Robinson

Murray is underrated, change my mind

Alright, Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $87,864 in Murray. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $470,200 on average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food scene here...

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