Living in Murrayville, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Murrayville · Census data 2020–2024
Murrayville has 617 residents with a median age of 38.4. The median household income is $46,528 (44% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $106,800, the median rent is $875/month.
Murrayville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Murrayville at a glance
- Population
- 617
- Median age
- 38.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $46,528State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $106,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $875/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 80%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Murrayville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 23.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Murrayville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Murrayville the median home value is $106,800, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $875 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,268 a month in housing costs.
Murrayville median household income
The median household income in Murrayville is $46,528 and the income per person is $26,639. 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Murrayville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 293
- Owner-occupied
- 80%
- Renter-occupied
- 20%
- Vacant
- 16.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.52
Murrayville demographics
- Population
- 617
- Median age
- 38.4
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 26.6%
- Households
- 245
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 10.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Murrayville ›
Education in Murrayville
7% of adults 25 and older in Murrayville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Murrayville
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.6%
- Drive alone
- 77.7%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 4%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.9%
Murrayville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murrayville | 617 | $46,528 | $106,800 | $875 |
| Woodson | 550 | $80,750 | $131,500 | $932 |
| Manchester | 197 | $81,875 | $90,300 | $700 |
| South Jacksonville | 3,239 | $49,587 | $135,800 | $647 |
| Roodhouse | 1,544 | $52,604 | $68,600 | $683 |
| Alsey | 258 | $58,750 | $55,000 | $1,321 |
| Jacksonville | 18,014 | $65,432 | $128,200 | $711 |
| Franklin | 650 | $75,714 | $116,400 | $940 |
| Winchester | 1,498 | $48,250 | $93,900 | $593 |
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What is the median household income in Murrayville, IL?
The median household income in Murrayville is $46,528, 44% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Murrayville?
The median home value in Murrayville is $106,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Murrayville?
The median gross rent in Murrayville is $875 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is Murrayville, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 23.2%.
What is the median age in Murrayville?
The median age in Murrayville is 38.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Murrayville?
The average commute to work in Murrayville is 26 minutes; 11.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Murrayville?
The unemployment rate in Murrayville is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Murrayville?
7% of adults in Murrayville have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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