At a Glance
Median Income
$87,864
$46,243 per capita
Home Value
$470,200
Zillow: $546,866
Median Rent
$1,447/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
278/100K
3,345/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.7%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
7.9% 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
3.4 / 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 $87,864 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,243. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 67,066 business establishments, including 2,569 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Murray is $470,200 , 67% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $546,866. Median rent is $1,447/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Murray reports 278 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,345/100K. The murder rate is 10.2/100K.
Education
40.7% of adults in Murray hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Murray has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population49,904
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density4,057/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born11.1%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,864
Per Capita$46,243
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$153,846M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,490
Housing
B+
Home Value$470,200
Rent$1,447
Ownership65.5%
Zillow$546,866
Housing Units21,301
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent278/100K
Property3,345/100K
Murder10.2/100K
Assault122/100K
Burglary333/100K
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking7.9%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,733/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain15.5 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation4,337 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.7%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+13.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute21 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed211 Mbps
EV Stations37
Libraries29
Did You Know?
Murray was founded in 1848.
The median home in Murray was built in 1978.
18.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
11.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 211 Mbps.
There are 2,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 88 fatal vehicle crashes.