City safety & data profile

MurraysvilleNC

Murraysville, NC is a 14K-resident city in New Hanover County with a median household income of $81,167.

New Hanover County, North Carolina. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Murraysville, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Murraysville has a population larger than 24% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $320,700.

Data updated 2026-07-22

14K
Population
Top 76%
By size
$81,167
Median income
$320,700
Median home
4.5%
Poverty rate

The read on Murraysville

Murraysville posts a median household income higher than 50% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 50%
by median income, US cities

Where Murraysville income ranks nationally

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

$81,167 Top 50% higher than 50% 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. NC $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 Murraysville, NC beyond the headline numbers

Murraysville sits inside New Hanover County, North Carolina, at roughly 34.30°N, -77.85°W. Population 14,215, $81,167 median household income. Median home value $320,700, median rent $1,777. Poverty rate 4.5%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Murraysville's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 32.7%, then obesity at 31.5%.

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

Population
14,215
Murraysville
Median Income
$81,167
+19% vs avg
Median Home Value
$320,700
+41% vs avg
Median Age
38.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (New Hanover County) - Murraysville'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
235K+14%
Median Income
$75,166+51%
Median Home Value
$387,800+80%
Poverty Rate
12.3%-27%
Unemployment
4.5%-57%

Economics

Economics indicators for Murraysville, NC
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,777/mo
Poverty Rate
4.5% -68% vs avg
Unemployment 5.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 45.7%
Work From Home 13.8%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 74.4%
African American 10.2%
Asian 2.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
32.7%
Obesity
31.5%
High Blood Pressure
31.1%
Binge Drinking
19.4%
Physical Inactivity
19.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.7%
Current Smoking
11.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
10.7%
Current Asthma
10.6%
Diabetes
9.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 67.5%
Annual Checkup 78.4%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
8.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
4.8%
Stroke
2.7%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Murraysville, NC? ▼
Murraysville, NC has a population of 14,215 people, located in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
What is the median household income in Murraysville? ▼
The median household income in Murraysville, NC is $81,167 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 4.5%.
What is the median home value in Murraysville? ▼
The median home value in Murraysville, NC is $320,700. Median rent is $1,777/month.
What are the top health concerns in Murraysville? ▼
The top health indicators in Murraysville include Short Sleep Duration (32.7%), Obesity (31.5%), High Blood Pressure (31.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Murraysville? ▼
The median age in Murraysville, NC is 38.7 years. 45.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Murraysville, NC is located in New Hanover County, North Carolina. With a population of 14K and a $81,167 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Safety alerts for the Murraysville area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Murraysville'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 Murraysville area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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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 (New Hanover County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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