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Murray, Utah

Murray, Utah, in Salt Lake county, is 2 miles E of Taylorsville, Utah (center to center) and 357 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. The city is located in the Salt Lake City - Ogden metropolitan area. Murray has a population of 34,024.

The People and Families of Murray

In Murray, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Murray had a median family income of $51,482.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Murray gave more campaign money ($3,400) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Murray Housing

Owners occupy 67% of the housing units in Murray.

Commuting

In Murray, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyMurray Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyMurray Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyMurray Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 13%Murray Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Murray Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Murray, UT

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old72
Male Share of the Population72
Well-Paid Single Men610
Well-Paid Single Women610
Senior Citizens58
Female Share of the Population49
Racial Diversity39
Age of the Population28

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size71
Portion of People Married61

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty76
People in Middle Class or Better78
College Educated Adults68
Median Family Income57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home106
Public Transportation Use810
Short Commute Times76
Walking and Biking to Work78

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes93
Housing Recently Built75
Affordability of Rents53
People Living Alone510
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals410
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime41
Low Property Crime11

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