Living in Murray, UT

Explore Murray and see how it fits the life you want to build.

50,188 Population Salt Lake County County City Place Type Utah State
Overall Match7.5 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Murray at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population50,188
Median Household Income$90,746
Median Home Value$507,500
Median Gross Rent$1,500
Median Age38.7
Average Household Size2.4
Unemployment3.8%
Work From Home20.5%
Homeownership64.7%
Housing Vacancy4.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Murray is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Murray Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Murray and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value2.7 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment4.1 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.6 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.9 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength4.4 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Murray

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$507,500
Median Gross Rent$1,500
Homeownership64.7%
Housing Vacancy4.9%
Housing Value5.4/10
Housing Stability7.2/10

Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Murray, UT

Median Household Income$90,746
Unemployment3.8%
Work From Home20.5%
Employment8.2/10
Remote Work Friendly7.8/10
Income Strength8.8/10

The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Murray and how households are structured

Population50,188
Median Age38.7
Average Household Size2.4

Murray is a mid-sized community where neighborhood and nearby-employment patterns can materially affect a relocation decision.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Murray

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Murray point to hot summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, moderate annual rainfall and substantial annual snowfall.

Average Summer High90.7°F
Average Winter Low22.8°F
Annual Rainfall22.4 in.
Annual Snowfall55.8 in.

Seasonal Life in Murray

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.

Summer

Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Murray is located in Salt Lake County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Salt Lake County.

County Intelligence

Murray & Salt Lake County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Murray is located in Salt Lake County, Utah.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Murray.

Current NarrowTheList data for Murray shows a population of about 50,188. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Salt Lake County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Murray.

For someone considering a move to Murray, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Midvale, UT 2.5 miles away Taylorsville, UT 3.3 miles away Holladay, UT 3.4 miles away South Salt Lake, UT 3.9 miles away Millcreek, UT 4.0 miles away Cottonwood Heights, UT 4.6 miles away Sandy, UT 5.8 miles away White City, UT 5.8 miles away Kearns, UT 6.4 miles away West Jordan, UT 6.9 miles away West Valley City, UT 7.1 miles away South Jordan, UT 8.6 miles away