Murraysville, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · New Hanover County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
17,307 Population 2,010/sq mi density
$75,720 Median Income $39,487 per capita
$281,600 Home Value $1,666,536 Zillow
$1,667 Median Rent 32.2% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$75,720 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$281,600 home value, $1,667/mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Murraysville, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,720
1% above
$39,487 per capita
Home Value
$281,600
0% below
Zillow: $1,666,536
Median Rent
$1,667/mo
43% above
32.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
44.5%
32% above
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
11.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Murraysville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Murraysville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
101%
Home Value
100%
Rent
143%
Poverty
25%
Bachelor's
132%
Unemployment
136%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Murraysville a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Murraysville residents earn a median household income of $75,720 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,487. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,216 business establishments, including 821 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Murraysville is $281,600 , 0% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,666,536. Median rent is $1,667/month, with 32.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.

Education

44.5% of adults in Murraysville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% above the national average). 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Murraysville has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population17,307
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density2,010/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born9.5%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,720
Per Capita$39,487
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$21,041M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,185

Housing

A+
Home Value$281,600
Rent$1,667
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$1,666,536
Housing Units7,714
Rent Burden32.2%

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,454/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain60.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation29 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.5%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+13.9%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute20 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Murraysville was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Wilmington International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 821 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.