Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
19%
Murray
Murray, UT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,288
Population
49,315
Renter Mix
39% Rent
The Hub of Salt Lake County puts you right between the city and the mountains
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Just minutes down I-15 from Salt Lake City, Murray is a large suburban community in the shadow of the Wasatch Mountains. Home to over 50,000 people, Murray balances a thriving business sector, quiet residential neighborhoods, and the charms of a timeless mountain town. The historic Iris Theatre and Murray Theatre are still active venues hosting popular performances year-round, and the larger Maverik Center and Hale Centre Theatre sit just to the northwest of town, providing terrific entertainment options for locals.
Rail service from Murray Central Station will get you into Downtown Salt Lake City in just 12 minutes, making it a great spot for commuters. The nearby mountains offer endless opportunities for outdoor activities any time of the year, from hiking and biking in the summer to shredding the ski slopes in the winter.
Explore the City
The Intermountain Medical Center buildings
The Parkway golf ball located in the Murray Parkway Golf Course.
Scenic view of the frozen ponds at Murray Parkway Golf Course.
Overview of the Murray Parkway Golf Course located in Murray, UT.
The entrance to Murray City Park.
The Wheeler Farm House in Murray.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$72,582
Average: $94,686
Education
14,611
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
27,222
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Murray has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
39%
Non-Renters
61%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Murray, UT is $1,125 for a studio, $1,285 for one bedroom, $1,505 for two bedrooms, and $2,021 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Murray has decreased by -1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,285/month
700 Sq Ft
House
$1,659/month
877 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,623/month
915 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,174/month
1,821 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Murray, UT is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
481 Students
Public
Grades K-5
590 Students
Public
Grades K-5
462 Students
Public
Grades K-5
338 Students
Public
Grades K-5
291 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
776 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
618 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,772 Students
American International School of Utah
Public
Grades K-12
1,335 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,400 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,772 Students
American International School of Utah
Public
Grades K-12
1,335 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Wheeler Historic Farm
- Solitude Mountain Resort
- Jordan River Parkway
- Conservation Garden Park
- Tracy Aviary
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- Salt Lake City International
- Provo Municipal
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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.