Living in Murraysville, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Murraysville · Census data 2020–2024
Murraysville has 16,339 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $81,167 (12% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $320,700, the median rent is $1,777/month.
Murraysville at a glance
- Population
- 16,339
- Median age
- 38.7State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $81,167State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $320,700State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,777/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 77.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.7%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Murraysville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
Cons: Home values 11% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Murraysville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Murraysville the median home value is $320,700, 4% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,777 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,499 a month in housing costs.
Murraysville median household income
The median household income in Murraysville is $81,167 and the income per person is $42,602. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Murraysville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,500
- Owner-occupied
- 77.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.7%
- Vacant
- 2.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 2.23
Murraysville demographics
- Population
- 16,339
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 17.3%
- 65 and older
- 14.2%
- Households
- 7,324
- Foreign-born
- 7.6%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Murraysville ›
Education in Murraysville
45.7% of adults 25 and older in Murraysville have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 13.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Murraysville
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 13.8%
- Drive alone
- 80.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.6%
Murraysville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murraysville | 16,339 | $81,167 | $320,700 | $1,777 |
| Kings Grant | 9,003 | $62,232 | $300,700 | $1,292 |
| Bayshore | 2,949 | $94,632 | $525,800 | $1,532 |
| Northchase | 5,896 | $59,375 | $318,400 | $1,365 |
| Ogden | 8,249 | $121,338 | $463,700 | $2,867 |
| Porters Neck | 7,654 | $119,979 | $569,700 | $1,503 |
| Wrightsboro | 6,287 | $78,450 | $255,700 | $1,250 |
| Skippers Corner | 3,792 | $72,297 | $247,500 | $838 |
| Hightsville | 397 | $31,402 | $228,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Murraysville, NC?
The median household income in Murraysville is $81,167, 12% higher than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Murraysville?
The median home value in Murraysville is $320,700, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Murraysville?
The median gross rent in Murraysville is $1,777 per month, about 28.9% of household income.
Is Murraysville, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: home values 11% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.8%.
What is the median age in Murraysville?
The median age in Murraysville is 38.7 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Murraysville?
The average commute to work in Murraysville is 23 minutes; 13.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Murraysville?
The unemployment rate in Murraysville is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Murraysville?
45.7% of adults in Murraysville 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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