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About
Life in Murray
Murray works well if you want to be in the Salt Lake Valley without the premium pricing of some neighboring communities—median home values sit around $510,000 with a median household income of $90,746 and strong employment (3.7% unemployment). Your commute will likely be manageable at about 20 minutes on average, and the city's central location means you're not isolated from the larger metro area. The job market is steady with healthcare as the dominant sector, though you'll find opportunities across retail and professional services too.
Murray at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Foreign-Born
13.3%
Broadband Internet
93.9%
of households
Population Growth
+5.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics13.3% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Murray: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Murray, the largest foreign-born group is from India (14.2%), and 8.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.1%
of residents
65 and Older
17.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.1%
of households
Married Couples
44.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.44
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 about average for UT
Rent, home values, and income in Murray
Rent and home values here are close to the UT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
41.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,422
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
64.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1978
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $543,972 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for UT
Unemployment in Murray and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Murray is close to the UT average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Murray Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Salt Lake City, UT metro area
Commute20.7 min avg
How Murray residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Murray, most residents drive alone to work (64%), and 80% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Major hub13.4M 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 50% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Murray runs 50% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
165
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,821.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Murray Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 24 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Salt Lake County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Salt Lake County, which includes Murray, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 24 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $600,000 |
| 2024 | 35 | High Wind | $180,500 |
| 2023 | 59 | Heavy Snow | $17.6M |
| 2022 | 37 | High Wind | $10,000 |
| 2021 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.3M |
| 2020 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 5 | Hail | None reported |
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.
14 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Salt Lake County, county-wide
Murray is about 4% of Salt Lake County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality57 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Salt Lake County, which includes Murray, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
57
Good Days
121
per year
Moderate Days
228
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Salt Lake County, county-wide
Murray is about 4% of Salt Lake County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate87°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Murray has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
40°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
22.3"
Annual Snowfall
55.8"
Hot Days/Year
48
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
112
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
97
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 23°F | 2.16" |
| Feb | 44°F | 27°F | 2.31" |
| Mar | 54°F | 34°F | 2.66" |
| Apr | 61°F | 40°F | 3.34" |
| May | 71°F | 48°F | 2.83" |
| Jun | 82°F | 57°F | 1.36" |
| Jul | 91°F | 68°F | 0.60" |
| Aug | 89°F | 66°F | 0.91" |
| Sep | 79°F | 56°F | 1.62" |
| Oct | 64°F | 43°F | 2.09" |
| Nov | 49°F | 32°F | 2.10" |
| Dec | 38°F | 23°F | 2.36" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Murray
Murray has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
7.1%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Intermountain Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Salt Lake Behavioral Health
Psychiatric · 2.8 mi away · Salt Lake City
St Mark's Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3 mi away · Salt Lake City
Intermountain Health Alta View Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.3 mi away · Sandy
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.
Education21.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Murray
Murray's student/teacher ratio is 21.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 41.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
16
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
41.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Murray
Arizona College of Nursing-Salt Lake City
Private for-profit · 4-year · 306 students · in-state tuition $22,707 · median earnings $41,223 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 155,088 students · in-state tuition $8,730 · 52% graduate · median earnings $76,999 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 27,264 students · in-state tuition $9,832 · 68% graduate · median earnings $72,729 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 18,136 students · in-state tuition $4,543 · 26% graduate · median earnings $52,441 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 5,986 students · 76% graduate · median earnings $79,752 (10 yrs after entry)
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences
8.4 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 2,058 students · in-state tuition $23,710 · 76% graduate · median earnings $34,098 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 823 students · in-state tuition $44,980 · 72% graduate · median earnings $70,627 (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: Timpanogos Cave National Monument, 17 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Murray
Murray has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Timpanogos Cave National Monument (17 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
17 mi awayGolden Spike National Historical Park
National Historical Park
75 mi awayPublic Libraries in Murray
Murray Public Library
166 East 5300 South, Murray
Cities Near Murray
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Murray FAQ
Is Murray, Utah affordable?⌄
Murray's median rent is $1,500/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $90,746/year. Median home value is $507,500.
Is Murray, Utah safe?⌄
Murray's violent crime rate was 165 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 2822 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Murray, Utah?⌄
Murray has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Murray, Utah?⌄
The cost of living in Murray is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,500/month and median household income is $90,746/year. The median home value is $507,500. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Murray, Utah?⌄
The average commute in Murray is 21 minutes, which is shorter than 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