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Murray, IA


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Murray, Iowa

Murray, Iowa, in Clarke county, is 42 miles SW of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 104 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 766.

The People and Families of Murray

In Murray, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Murray had a median family income of $37,083.

Murray Housing

Owners occupy 73% of the housing units in Murray. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Murray?

Commuting

In Murray, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Murray strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 15%Murray Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Murray, IA

Comparing Murray to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population67
Racial Diversity58
Senior Citizens53
Female Share of the Population54
Age of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men42
Children Under 5 Years Old44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size68
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty74
People in Middle Class or Better52
Median Family Income42
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home76
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use56
Short Commute Times31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Affordability of Rents75
People Living Alone54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Housing Recently Built11
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