Living in Murdock, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Murdock · Census data 2020–2024
Murdock has 331 residents with a median age of 30.6. The median household income is $73,333 (18% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $103,100, the median rent is $798/month.
Murdock is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Murdock at a glance
- Population
- 331
- Median age
- 30.6State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $73,333State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $103,100State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $798/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 82.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.5%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Murdock a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 4.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Murdock
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Murdock the median home value is $103,100, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $798 per month, which is 20.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $943 a month in housing costs.
Murdock median household income
The median household income in Murdock is $73,333 and the income per person is $32,046. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Murdock: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 137
- Owner-occupied
- 82.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.9%
- Vacant
- 2.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.47
Murdock demographics
- Population
- 331
- Median age
- 30.6
- Under 18
- 28.1%
- 65 and older
- 14.2%
- Households
- 134
- Foreign-born
- 11.8%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Murdock ›
Education in Murdock
15.5% of adults 25 and older in Murdock have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 0.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Murdock
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0.6%
- Drive alone
- 90.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.8%
Murdock vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murdock | 331 | $73,333 | $103,100 | $798 |
| Kerkhoven | 802 | $72,813 | $166,000 | $745 |
| Sunburg | 106 | $48,750 | $92,500 | — |
| Pennock | 549 | $72,031 | $153,900 | $1,042 |
| Benson | 3,441 | $52,821 | $156,000 | $982 |
| Raymond | 692 | $64,563 | $158,100 | $825 |
| Willmar | 21,378 | $62,280 | $198,400 | $910 |
| Danvers | 126 | $122,727 | $161,500 | — |
| Clara City | 1,466 | $63,636 | $114,300 | $1,068 |
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What is the median household income in Murdock, MN?
The median household income in Murdock is $73,333, 18% lower than the Minnesota median of $89,062 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Murdock?
The median home value in Murdock is $103,100, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Murdock?
The median gross rent in Murdock is $798 per month, about 20.6% of household income.
Is Murdock, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.2%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 4.2%.
What is the median age in Murdock?
The median age in Murdock is 30.6 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Murdock?
The average commute to work in Murdock is 21 minutes; 0.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Murdock?
The unemployment rate in Murdock is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Murdock?
15.5% of adults in Murdock 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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