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Murray, UT

Founded 1848Salt Lake CountyElev. 1,311 m
Population
49,904
Median home
$470,200
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
13
Sex offenders
5

Overview

About Murray

With about 49,904 residents, Murray is one of Utah's notable places. Murray was founded in 1848 and sits in Salt Lake County. The median age is 38.2 and the median household income is $87,864. Homes carry a median value of $470,200, and about 66% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (73.8%). Around 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
49,904
Median age
38.2
Median household income
$87,864
Per-capita income
$46,243
Poverty rate
6.3%
High-school grad or higher
95.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.7%
Unemployment
3.2%
Avg. commute
20.5 min
Work from home
18.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White73.8%
Hispanic or Latino14.6%
Black1.7%
Asian4.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts46.2%
Sales & office22.6%
Service12.1%
Production, transportation & material moving11.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$470,200
Median gross rent
$1,447/mo
Owner-occupied
65.5%
Median year built
1978
Households
20,401
Avg. household size
2.43

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Murray has 13 public schools7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading39%
Math37%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Murray Adult TransitionHighGrades 912
Murray HighHighGrades 1012
Hillcrest Jr HighMiddleGrades 79
Riverview Jr HighMiddleGrades 79
Grant SchoolElementary
Horizon SchoolElementary
Liberty SchoolElementary
Longview SchoolElementary
Mcmillan SchoolElementary
Parkside SchoolElementary
Viewmont SchoolElementary
Utah Virtual AcademyOthercharter
Early Childhood CenterGrades -1-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime21% below national
Murray306
Utah236
United States386
31% lower than 2019
20192023
property crime105% above national
Murray4,005
Utah1,664
United States1,952
30% lower than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Murray Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Murray.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Salt Lake County
AvalancheVery High
Winter weatherVery High
EarthquakeRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
WildfireRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Murray is in Salt Lake County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Murray was founded in 1848 and sits in Salt Lake County. Elevation ~1,311 m.

Map of Murray
Murray, UT
Where Murray is
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Historic places

7 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Cahoon, John P., HouseWalton, Wesley and Frances, HouseWarenski--Duvall Comerical Building and ApartmentsMurray TheaterMurray LDS Second Ward MeetinghouseIris Theater, Apartments and Commercial BuildingErickson Artillo Dairy Farmhouse
Notable people from Murray
Nathaniel ColemanScot PollardTayler WilesKevin CurtisStan WattsSam Jensen PageDarian JenkinsKayden TroffBraxton JonesArt Laboe
People searches in Murray
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Nearby cities
Taylorsville (3 mi)Midvale (3 mi)Holladay (3 mi)Millcreek (4 mi)South Salt Lake (4 mi)Cottonwood Heights (5 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Murray, UT (5)

Public sex-offender registry records for Murray, Utah.

Kenneth Alfonzo Richardson, 54
Murray · 84107
AKA Kenneth Alfonzo Richarson, Kenneth Richardson
Daniel Scott Zerull, 31
Murray · 84107
AKA Anthony Michael Harris, Daniel Zerull
Roberto Garcia Ramos, 81
Murray · 84107
AKA Roberto Garcia, Roberto G Ramos
Claude J Parker, 74
Murray · 84121
AKA John Lewis, Claude Jerry Parker
James Alexander Robertson, 66
Murray · 84107
AKA James Alexander Robertson, James A Robert

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Murray — frequently asked

What is the population of Murray, Utah?
Murray has a population of about 49,904, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Murray?
The median home value in Murray is $470,200, and the median gross rent is $1,447/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Murray safe? What is the crime rate?
Murray Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 306 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Murray face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Salt Lake County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including avalanche, winter weather, earthquake.
How many schools are in Murray?
Murray has 13 public schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Murray?
Public registry data lists 5 registered sex offenders in or near Murray. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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