Living in Murray, Utah
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Murray · Census data 2020–2024
Murray has 50,188 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $90,746 (5% lower than the Utah median), the median home value is $507,500, the median rent is $1,500/month.
Murray at a glance
- Population
- 50,188
- Median age
- 38.7State: 32
- Median household income
- $90,746State: $95,166
- Median home value
- $507,500State: $489,400
- Median rent
- $1,500/moState: $1,496
- Homeowners
- 64.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.9%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Murray a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 6%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Utah median; home values 4% higher than the state median; unemployment of 3.8%.
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 $507,500, 53% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,500 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,012 a month in housing costs.
Murray median household income
The median household income in Murray is $90,746 and the income per person is $47,071. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (Utah: 8.5%).
Housing in Murray: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 21,557
- Owner-occupied
- 64.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.3%
- Vacant
- 4.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.44
Murray demographics
- Population
- 50,188
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 20,490
- Foreign-born
- 13.3%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Murray ›
Education in Murray
41.9% of adults 25 and older in Murray have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 14.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Murray
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 20.5%
- Drive alone
- 64.3%
- Public transit
- 2.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Murray vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray | 50,188 | $90,746 | $507,500 | $1,500 |
| Midvale | 35,989 | $75,084 | $436,600 | $1,597 |
| Taylorsville | 58,678 | $86,413 | $433,800 | $1,482 |
| Holladay | 31,099 | $117,043 | $763,400 | $1,704 |
| South Salt Lake | 26,352 | $72,152 | $410,200 | $1,451 |
| Millcreek | 63,648 | $98,045 | $627,200 | $1,492 |
| Cottonwood Heights | 32,828 | $119,422 | $694,100 | $1,730 |
| Sandy | 94,291 | $112,176 | $614,100 | $1,777 |
| White City | 5,669 | $106,357 | $466,600 | $1,605 |
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What is the median household income in Murray, UT?
The median household income in Murray is $90,746, 5% lower than the Utah median of $95,166 (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 $507,500, compared with $489,400 in Utah.
How much is rent in Murray?
The median gross rent in Murray is $1,500 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is Murray, UT a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 6%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Utah median; home values 4% higher than the state median; unemployment of 3.8%.
What is the median age in Murray?
The median age in Murray is 38.7 years (Utah: 32).
How long is the commute in Murray?
The average commute to work in Murray is 21 minutes; 20.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Murray?
The unemployment rate in Murray is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Murray?
41.9% 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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