Median Age
31 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 25% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
15%
Murray
Murray, KY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$646
Population
18,421
Renter Mix
55% Rent
Come home to the Friendliest Small Town in America
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Situated in western Kentucky, Murray has been named the “Friendliest Small Town in America.” Murray’s close proximity to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes makes the town an outdoor lover’s paradise, with plenty of opportunities for kayaking, fishing, hunting, hiking, golfing, and enjoying nature. Murray is home to Murray State University and widely known as a college town. Access to an array of diverse amenities keeps Murray dynamic, with options for outdoor adventures as well as cultural delights in the form of museums, live music, theatrical performances, and art exhibitions. Murray is also within a three-hour drive of major cities like Nashville, Louisville, and Saint Louis.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$41,151
Average: $59,309
Education
5,202
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,841
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Murray has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
55%
Non-Renters
45%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Murray, KY is $646 for one bedroom, $920 for two bedrooms, and $862 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Murray has increased by 3.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$646/month
657 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Murray, KY is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
586 Students
Public
Grades K-8
635 Students
Southwest Calloway Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
403 Students
North Calloway Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
606 Students
East Calloway Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
316 Students
Public
Grades K-8
635 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
602 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
593 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
795 Students
Murray/Calloway County Area Tech Center
Public
Grades 9-12
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.