Living in Murray, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Murray · Census data 2020–2024
Murray has 431 residents with a median age of 37.9. The median household income is $80,250 (5% higher than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $182,100, the median rent is $1,094/month.
Murray is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Murray at a glance
- Population
- 431
- Median age
- 37.9State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $80,250State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $182,100State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $1,094/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 91%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.2%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Murray a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Nebraska median; home values 24% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6%.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Murray
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Murray the median home value is $182,100, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,094 per month, which is 33.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,521 a month in housing costs.
Murray median household income
The median household income in Murray is $80,250 and the income per person is $39,232. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Murray: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 207
- Owner-occupied
- 91%
- Renter-occupied
- 9%
- Vacant
- 8.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.28
Murray demographics
- Population
- 431
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 28.1%
- 65 and older
- 22.7%
- Households
- 189
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 11%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Murray ›
Education in Murray
21.2% of adults 25 and older in Murray have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 8.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Murray
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Drive alone
- 84.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
Murray vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray | 431 | $80,250 | $182,100 | $1,094 |
| Beaver Lake | 2,114 | $121,607 | $393,100 | — |
| Lake Waconda | 127 | $145,644 | $325,800 | — |
| Plattsmouth | 6,731 | $73,929 | $183,600 | $941 |
| Nehawka | 109 | $58,958 | $119,300 | $1,125 |
| Union | 215 | $64,000 | $115,600 | $1,075 |
| Buccaneer Bay | 1,418 | $160,729 | $363,200 | — |
| Thurman | 217 | $91,188 | $107,500 | $1,725 |
| Weeping Water | 1,407 | $83,750 | $185,800 | $1,021 |
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What is the median household income in Murray, NE?
The median household income in Murray is $80,250, 5% higher than the Nebraska median of $76,475 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Murray?
The median home value in Murray is $182,100, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Murray?
The median gross rent in Murray is $1,094 per month, about 33.1% of household income.
Is Murray, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Nebraska median; home values 24% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6%. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%.
What is the median age in Murray?
The median age in Murray is 37.9 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Murray?
The average commute to work in Murray is 27 minutes; 6.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Murray?
The unemployment rate in Murray is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Murray?
21.2% of adults in Murray 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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