Living in Murray City, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Murray City · Census data 2020–2024
Murray City has 295 residents with a median age of 46.5. The median household income is $34,732 (51% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $81,700, the median rent is $765/month.
Murray City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Murray City at a glance
- Population
- 295
- Median age
- 46.5State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $34,732State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $81,700State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $765/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 89.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.9%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Murray City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 51% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 11%; a poverty rate of 23.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Murray City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Murray City the median home value is $81,700, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $765 per month, which is 11.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $933 a month in housing costs.
Murray City median household income
The median household income in Murray City is $34,732 and the income per person is $24,100. 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Murray City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 178
- Owner-occupied
- 89.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.2%
- Vacant
- 17.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1946
- Average household size
- 2.01
Murray City demographics
- Population
- 295
- Median age
- 46.5
- Under 18
- 16.6%
- 65 and older
- 26.8%
- Households
- 147
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Murray City ›
Education in Murray City
5.9% of adults 25 and older in Murray City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Murray City
- Unemployment rate
- 11%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Drive alone
- 79.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.4%
Murray City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray City | 295 | $34,732 | $81,700 | $765 |
| Buchtel | 451 | $70,000 | $150,000 | $725 |
| Carbon Hill | 249 | $46,694 | — | $987 |
| Nelsonville | 4,279 | $49,750 | $99,200 | $773 |
| Glouster | 1,473 | $38,375 | $82,600 | $806 |
| Trimble | 466 | $47,120 | $60,400 | $738 |
| Jacksonville | 344 | $66,875 | $88,100 | — |
| New Straitsville | 684 | $52,692 | $68,100 | — |
| Millfield | 207 | $41,601 | $76,000 | — |
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Murray City ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Murray City: FAQ
What is the median household income in Murray City, OH?
The median household income in Murray City is $34,732, 51% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Murray City?
The median home value in Murray City is $81,700, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Murray City?
The median gross rent in Murray City is $765 per month, about 11.3% of household income.
Is Murray City, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 51% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 11%; a poverty rate of 23.4%.
What is the median age in Murray City?
The median age in Murray City is 46.5 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Murray City?
The average commute to work in Murray City is 40 minutes; 7.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Murray City?
The unemployment rate in Murray City is 11% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Murray City?
5.9% of adults in Murray City 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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