City profile · Utah · Census ACS 2023

Murray, UT

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Murray - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

49,904
Residents
$87,864
Median income
$470,200
Median home
$1,747
Median rent (state)

Murray - the verdict

Nationally, Murray sits in the 69th percentile for household income and the 10th percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

69th
percentile, household income
83rd
percentile, home value
71st
percentile, median rent
10th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Murray, UT

Murray is a small city in Utah, home to 49,904 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Murray brings in $87,864 a year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 4.5%. Typical homes in Murray are valued around $470,200, and the median resident age is 38.2 years. Educational attainment runs 40.7% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 68.5% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 316 residential building permits were authorized in Murray (Building Boom), up 96% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Murray's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 3596.8 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, above the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Utah tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: the state registers 98.9 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Near Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,747 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Utah run around $178, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Commute times here average 16.7 minutes, with 67.9% driving alone and 18.4% working from home, per Census ACS commuting data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 98.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

49,904 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Utah

Median Household Income

$87,864 /yr

Poverty 4.5%

Cost of Living Index (state)

98.9 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Utah average

How does Murray compare to other US cities?

Where Murray sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 69% higher than other cities
Home value 83% pricier than other cities
Median rent 71% pricier than other cities
Safety 10% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Utah alone, Murray ranks #64 of 67 Utah cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Murray's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Utah, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

69thIncome percentile
10thSafety percentile

69th percentile nationally for median household income · 10th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Murray's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Murray's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 34 Avg. percentile National median
Murray's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Murray's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$470,200 17th percentile more affordable than 17% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Murray $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Murray, UT Murray, UT's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Murray, UT-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Murray, UT median $87,864/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Murray, UT's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Murray, UT. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 40.7%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 4.5%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 68.5%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
49,904
Median Income
$87,864
Median Home Value
$470,200
Median Age
38.2
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Labor force participation
68.5%
Bachelor's Degree+
40.7%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
3596.8
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
278.2
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
3318.6
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
12
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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49,000 residents50,000 residents51,000 residents52,000 residents53,000 residents54,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 50,636 residents 53,297 residents ▲ +5.3%
Murray's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
316
housing units authorized
Single-Family
209
detached homes
Multifamily
107
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
6.3
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 161
2020 132
2021 415
2022 490
2023 424
2024 316

Permit volume increased 96% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
16.7 minutes
Drive Alone
67.9%
Carpool
9.1%
Public Transit
2.3%
Walk
0.7%
Work from Home
18.4%
Other
1.6%

Based on 27,570 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Utah - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$85
avg/month
Natural Gas
$48
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$178
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Utah state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Utah state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Murray sits in

Cost of Living Index
98.9
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,747/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
98.6 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Utah

Draper
50,159 people
Eagle Mountain
49,514 people
Logan
53,923 people
Bountiful
45,093 people
Riverton
44,944 people
Saratoga Springs
44,070 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Murray's 49,904 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Downers Grove, IL
49,867 people
Sheboygan, WI
49,812 people
Harrisburg, PA
50,092 people
Covina, CA
50,143 people
Jeffersonville, IN
50,176 people
Rockwall, TX
49,605 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Murray's $87,864 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Double Horn, TX
$87,866 median income
Lake Hamilton, AR
$87,870 median income
New Liberty, IA
$87,857 median income
Woolstock, IA
$87,857 median income
Mettler, CA
$87,875 median income
Woodland, CA
$87,880 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Murray, UT Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Murray, UT - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 78.5% 9.5% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 14.6% White 78.5% Black or African American 1.8% Asian 5.0% American Indian 0.6% Native Hawaiian 1.3% Some other race 3.3% Two or more races 9.5% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Murray compares to nearby Utah cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Murray (this city) 49,904 $87,864
Draper 50,159 $130,680
Eagle Mountain 49,514 $105,576
Logan 53,923 $56,764
Census ACS 5-year FIPS UT FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Murray, UT?

What is the population of Murray, UT? +

Murray, UT has a population of 49,904 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Murray, UT? +

In Murray, the typical household earns $87,864 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Murray? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Murray; the closest available measure is the Utah state average, a cost of living index of 98.9 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Utah vary by metro area.

Is Murray, UT safe? +

Murray has a total crime rate of 3596.8 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Murray, UT? +

Homes in Murray carry a median value of $470,200, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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