Quality of Life and Culture in Murray, IA

Overview

Murray is a village in the state of Iowa with a population of 669. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Murray has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (D) Fair
Cultural Diversity: (C) Average
Residents: Families
School Rating: (A) Excellent
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (A) Excellent
Average Commute: 26.8 minutes
Walkability: (B) Good
Climate: Four Seasons
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: -
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Murray, IA

Employment and Income	Murray	Iowa	United States
Per Capita Income	$26,588	$30,483	$32,693
Median Household Income	$51,500	$60,214	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	5.2%	4.0%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	3.9%	7.4%	10.5%

Age	Murray	Iowa	United States
Median Age	33.1	42.5	42.3

Gender	Murray	Iowa	United States
Male	49.6%	50.2%	49.8%
Female	50.4%	49.8%	50.2%

Race	Murray	Iowa	United States
White	92.5%	94.1%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	0.8%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	0.3%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	0.7%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other Race	6.0%	1.0%	2.7%
Multiracial	1.5%	3.1%	5.2%

Housing Information	Murray	Iowa	United States
Median Home Price	$58,400	$109,187	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$509	$525	$801
Family Households	48.0%	48.0%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	25.2%	25.2%	26.2%
Homeowners	74.4%	79.6%	72.9%
Renters	25.6%	20.4%	27.1%

Education	Murray	Iowa	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	6.4%	5.5%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	38.4%	38.4%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	23.4%	22.3%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	16.8%	12.6%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	9.2%	13.0%	15.0%