Life in Murray research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Murray over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Murray:
The population in Murray is 49,904.
The median home value in Murray is $537,822.
The median income in Murray is $87,864.
The cost of living in Murray is 117 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Murray is $1,447.
The unemployment rate in Murray is 3.2%.
The poverty rate in Murray is 6.3%.
The average high in Murray is 64.2° and the average low is 41.2°.
Crime in Murray summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Murray. Key points include:
There were 1,771 total crimes in Murray in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Murray is 3,596.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Murray is 278.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Murray is 3,318.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Murray is 69.72% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Murray / 100k People |
Utah / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,771 | 3,596.8 | 1,638.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 137 | 278.2 | 229.6 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 5 | 10.2 | 2.6 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 42 | 85.3 | 27.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 60 | 121.9 | 141.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,634 | 3,318.6 | 1,408.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 164 | 333.1 | 146.6 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,249 | 2,536.7 | 1,145.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 221 | 448.8 | 116.5 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Murray summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Murray. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Utah. Key points include:
The cost of living in Murray is 117 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Murray is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Murray is $537,822.
The median income in Murray is $87,864.
| Living Expense | Murray | Utah | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 104 | 100 | |
| Services | 106 | 101 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 98 | 90 | 100 | |
| Housing | 154 | 115 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 109 | 104 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 92 | 96 | 100 | |
The average high in Murray is 64.2° and the average low is 41.2°.
There are 57.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 15.8 inches of precipitation each year with 68.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Murray |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 64.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 57.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 15.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 68.0 |
The current population in Murray is 49,904. The population has increased 7.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 49,904 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 50,041 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 50,183 | 2.5% |
| 2020 | 48,969 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 49,105 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 49,118 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 49,038 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 48,834 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 48,460 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 47,909 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 47,490 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 46,996 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 46,646 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 46,271 | - |
73.8% White with 36,850 White residents.
1.7% African American with 844 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 223 American Indian residents.
4.7% Asian with 2,328 Asian residents.
0.8% Hawaiian with 418 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 107 Other residents.
3.7% Two Or More with 1,871 Two Or More residents.
14.6% Hispanic with 7,263 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Murray | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.8% | 75.7% | 58.2% |
| African American | 1.7% | 1.0% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.7% | 2.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.7% | 3.6% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 14.6% | 15.4% | 19.0% |
Murray is 49.8% female with 24,852 female residents.
Murray is 50.2% male with 25,051 male residents.
| Gender | Murray | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 49.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.2% | 50.6% | 49.5% |
1.0% of adults in Murray completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Murray completed 9-12th grade.
20.0% of adults in Murray completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Murray completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Murray completed associate's degree.
26.0% of adults in Murray completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Murray completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Murray completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Murray completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Murray | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 20.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 24.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 24.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
3.5% of households in Murray earn Less than $10,000.
3.0% of households in Murray earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.2% of households in Murray earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.8% of households in Murray earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.0% of households in Murray earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.5% of households in Murray earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.2% of households in Murray earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.3% of households in Murray earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.6% of households in Murray earn $150,000 to $199,999.
11.8% of households in Murray earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Murray | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.5% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.0% | 2.1% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.2% | 4.3% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.8% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.0% | 9.2% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.5% | 15.9% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.2% | 14.6% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.3% | 21.6% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.8% | 12.6% | 12.6% |