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Murray, Utah

Introduction to Murray, Utah

Murray, Utah, in Salt Lake county, is located 2 miles E of Taylorsville, Utah (center to center) and is 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.

Murray History

The city of Murray was initially known as South Cottonwood. This was because of the position of the city between Big and Little Cottonwood Creeks. The city was named in honor of Eli Murray, the territorial governor from 1880 to 1896. Murray was fist settled in 1849 but the city was officially incorporated in 1902. In 1869, the construction of the Woodhill Brothers’ smelter began the phase of industrial development in the city.

Murray and nearby Attractions

  • Children’s Museum of Utah
  • Fort Douglas
  • Old Deseret Village
  • Fun Dome
  • Walden Park
  • County Ice Center

Things To Do In Murray

There are a number of recreational centers, shopping destinations and other tourist attractions in Murray. The Valley Shopping Center and Oakwood Shopping Center are ideal destinations for the shopaholics. One can enjoy bowling at fashion Bowling Lanes or Brasstuns in the city. Fort Douglas is an interesting place to visit. The fort is of historical significance and will be of interest for tourists.

Murray Transportation

Salt Lake City International Airport is a is the nearest major air transportation facility.

Murray Higher Education

Higher education facilities can be availed through Salt Lake Community College, University of Phoenix - Utah Campus, and the University of Utah.

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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