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Living in
Murraysville.
Murraysville is an unincorporated community in New Hanover County, NC. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Murraysville
Living in Murrayville means you're part of a genuinely growing community just outside Wilmington that's experienced real population growth over the past decade—this isn't a stagnant place, but it's also not overcrowded chaos. The cost of living sits in a sweet spot for the Southeast; median home values hover around $320,700 and median rent is $1,777, which is reasonable for the region, and the job market is solid with unemployment at 3.4%, though you'll want to factor in that many residents commute into Wilmington for work. The median household income of $81,167 suggests families here are doing okay financially, and with a college degree rate of 44.5%, you're in a community where education matters and people are generally settled—nearly half of all households are married couples, and about 31% have kids under 18.
Murraysville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Foreign-Born
7.6%
Broadband Internet
97.6%
of households
Population Growth
+4.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.6% foreign-born, most often from Brazil
Who lives in Murraysville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Murraysville, the largest foreign-born group is from Brazil (20.4%), and 6.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.3%
of residents
65 and Older
14.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
22.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.9%
of households
Married Couples
46.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.23
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 45% above NC average
Rent, home values, and income in Murraysville
In Murraysville, rent runs 45% above the NC average, and home values are 11% above the NC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
96.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,470
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
77.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2000
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.3%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NC
Unemployment in Murraysville
Unemployment in New Hanover County, which includes Murraysville, is close to the NC average.
Unemployment rate
Murraysville: New Hanover County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
New Hanover County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Murraysville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute23 min avg
How Murraysville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Murraysville, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 80% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 mi
Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
Small hub913k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 43% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office, which covers Murraysville, runs 43% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
187.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,076.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by New Hanover County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersRip Current most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
New Hanover County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In New Hanover County, which includes Murraysville, the most common type is rip current, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Rip Current | $20,000 |
| 2024 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $117,000 |
| 2023 | 21 | Rip Current | $30,000 |
| 2022 | 13 | Rip Current | None reported |
| 2021 | 15 | Rip Current | None reported |
| 2020 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $119,500 |
| 2019 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $646,000 |
| 2018 | 24 | Rip Current | $1002.9M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
New Hanover County, county-wide
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in New Hanover County, which includes Murraysville, is typically good — 281 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
281
per year
Moderate Days
82
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
New Hanover County, county-wide
Climate88°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Murraysville has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/53°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/71°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
76°/56°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
59°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
60.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.9"
Hot Days/Year
45
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
37
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
122
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 36°F | 3.81" |
| Feb | 60°F | 38°F | 3.47" |
| Mar | 67°F | 44°F | 3.97" |
| Apr | 75°F | 53°F | 3.07" |
| May | 81°F | 61°F | 4.54" |
| Jun | 87°F | 69°F | 5.67" |
| Jul | 90°F | 73°F | 6.86" |
| Aug | 88°F | 72°F | 8.16" |
| Sep | 84°F | 67°F | 8.69" |
| Oct | 76°F | 56°F | 4.66" |
| Nov | 67°F | 45°F | 3.56" |
| Dec | 60°F | 39°F | 3.69" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Murraysville
Uninsured
7.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Murraysville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.7 mi away · Wilmington
Wilmington Treatment Center
Acute Care Hospitals · 8.4 mi away · Wilmington
Strategic Behavioral Center-leland
Psychiatric · 12.6 mi away · Leland
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Murraysville
Murraysville's student/teacher ratio is 14.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 45.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
45.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Murraysville (within 15 miles)
University of North Carolina Wilmington
5.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 14,922 students · in-state tuition $7,266 · 73% graduate · median earnings $61,019 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 9,764 students · in-state tuition $2,772 · 44% graduate · median earnings $41,969 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Moores Creek National Battlefield, 19 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Murraysville
Murraysville has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Moores Creek National Battlefield (19 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Moores Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
19 mi awayCape Lookout National Seashore
National Seashore
93 mi awayCities Near Murraysville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Murraysville?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Murraysville FAQ
Is Murraysville, North Carolina affordable?⌄
Murraysville's median rent is $1,777/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $81,167/year. Median home value is $320,700.
Is Murraysville, North Carolina safe?⌄
Murraysville is policed by the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 187 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1077 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Murraysville, North Carolina?⌄
New Hanover County, which includes Murraysville, has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Murraysville, North Carolina?⌄
The cost of living in Murraysville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,777/month and median household income is $81,167/year. The median home value is $320,700. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Murraysville, North Carolina?⌄
The average commute in Murraysville is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from