Murrayville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Morgan County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
671 Population 1,342/sq mi density
$49,615 Median Income $27,803 per capita
$106,000 Home Value $140,570 Zillow
$788 Median Rent 23.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$49,615 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,000 home value, $788/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Murrayville, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,615
34% below
$27,803 per capita
Home Value
$106,000
62% below
Zillow: $140,570
Median Rent
$788/mo
32% below
23.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
74% below
82.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Murrayville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
66%
Home Value
38%
Rent
68%
Poverty
116%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
83%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Murrayville 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

Murrayville residents earn a median household income of $49,615 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,803. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 714 business establishments, including 90 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Murrayville is $106,000 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,570. Median rent is $788/month, with 23.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.

Education

8.7% of adults in Murrayville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 82.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Murrayville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population671
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density1,342/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans12.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,615
Per Capita$27,803
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$2,062M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023

Housing

A+
Home Value$106,000
Rent$788
Ownership82.5%
Zillow$140,570
Housing Units299
Rent Burden23.3%

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,190/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain41.4 in/yr
Elevation681 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+82.2%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute28 min
Broadband74.3%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Murrayville was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.