City safety & data profile

MurrayUT

Murray, UT is a 49K-resident city in Salt Lake County with a median household income of $90,746.

Salt Lake County, Utah. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Murray, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Murray has a population larger than 79% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $507,500, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-19

49K
Population
Top 21%
By size
$90,746
Median income
$507,500
Median home
6%
Poverty rate

The read on Murray

Murray posts a median household income higher than 61% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Murray area.

Top 39%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Murray

Where Murray income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$90,746 Top 39% higher than 61% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. UT $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Murray, UT beyond the headline numbers

Murray sits inside Salt Lake County, Utah, at roughly 40.67°N, -111.89°W. Population 49,250, $90,746 median household income. Median home value $507,500, median rent $1,500. Poverty rate 6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Murray's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 33.8%, then obesity at 29%. 1 hospital in/around Murray, 5/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Murray from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
49,250
Murray
Median Income
$90,746
+33% vs avg
Median Home Value
$507,500
+123% vs avg
Median Age
38.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Salt Lake County) - Murray's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
1.2M+14%
Median Income
$97,494+61%
Median Home Value
$525,700+126%
Poverty Rate
8.1%-36%
Unemployment
3.8%-50%

Economics

Economics indicators for Murray, UT
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,500/mo
Poverty Rate
6% -58% vs avg
Unemployment 3.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 41.9%
Work From Home 20.5%
Public Transit 2.5%

Population

White 75.4%
African American 1.8%
Asian 5.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
33.8%
Obesity
29%
High Blood Pressure
28.8%
Physical Inactivity
17.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.1%
Binge Drinking
15.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.4%
Current Asthma
11.2%
Lack of Health Insurance
9.5%
Diabetes
8.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 71.4%
Annual Checkup 70.9%

Other Measures

Current Smoking
7.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
4.9%
Stroke
2.7%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
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0
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0
Average Rating
5/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
INTERMOUNTAIN MEDICAL CENTER
MURRAY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Murray, UT? ▼
Murray, UT has a population of 49,250 people, located in Salt Lake County, Utah.
What is the median household income in Murray? ▼
The median household income in Murray, UT is $90,746 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 6%.
What is the median home value in Murray? ▼
The median home value in Murray, UT is $507,500. Median rent is $1,500/month.
What are the top health concerns in Murray? ▼
The top health indicators in Murray include Short Sleep Duration (33.8%), Obesity (29%), High Blood Pressure (28.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Murray? ▼
Murray has 1 hospital with an average rating of 5/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Murray? ▼
The median age in Murray, UT is 38.7 years. 41.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Murray, UT is located in Salt Lake County, Utah. With a population of 49K and a $90,746 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Murray area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Murray's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Murray area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Salt Lake County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.