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Murray, KY
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Population: 17,241
Home Price: $161,800
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Overview
Murray is a small city in the state of Kentucky with a population of 17,241. Murray has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(B) Good
Safety Rating:
(C) Average
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
11.9 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Murray, KY
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Murray
Kentucky
United States
Per Capita Income
$20,638
$29,707
$32,693
Median Household Income
$35,966
$58,801
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
5.3%
6.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
13.8%
14.4%
10.5%
Age
Murray
Kentucky
United States
Median Age
25.6
41.5
42.3
Gender
Murray
Kentucky
United States
Male
49.9%
48.6%
49.8%
Female
50.1%
51.4%
50.2%
Race
Murray
Kentucky
United States
White
85.6%
89.9%
80.3%
Black or African American
6.6%
4.7%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.2%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
3.1%
1.0%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.7%
0.8%
2.7%
Multiracial
3.3%
3.4%
5.2%
Housing Information
Murray
Kentucky
United States
Median Home Price
$161,800
$147,794
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$577
$610
$801
Family Households
34.3%
34.3%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
32.5%
32.5%
26.2%
Homeowners
41.2%
70.0%
72.9%
Renters
58.8%
30.0%
27.1%
Education
Murray
Kentucky
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
5.4%
8.9%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
28.1%
28.1%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
21.4%
19.3%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
6.2%
8.5%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
20.2%
13.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
Murray
Kentucky
United States
Mathematics
61.6%
46.2%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
65.2%
54.8%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Murray
Kentucky
United States
Murder
15.3
1.7
3.0
Rape
20.5
20.7
38.0
Robbery
20.5
23.6
40.7
Assault
46.0
51.3
188.5
Property Crime
Murray
Kentucky
United States
Burglary
332.6
259.3
336.1
Theft
1529.8
1017.1
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
71.6
141.2
167.1
Arson
0.0
7.5
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Murray, KY
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
food truck
pizza
sweet potato casserole
mexican food
kfc
red wine
gravy
taco bell
bread
microbrews
wine
italian
chickfila
mexican
bbq
restaurant
dining
tastes
sour soup
chef
football
basketball
college basketball
baseball
video games
duke basketball
ncaa basketball
hs football
college hoops
little league
teams
rlc baseball
esports
professional wrestling
hoops
wrestling
major league
bsn sports sales
pro wrestling
nba
drawings
library
fine arts
juried
creative
literature
creative writing
creativity
photography
icon
arts culture
exhibits
exhibition
crafts
curation
exhibitions
africanamerican studies
collection
gallery
nature
video games
video editing
tv shows
gaming
nascar
books
photography
toys
fitness
fishing
memes
nerdy
hunting fishing
gym rat
fishing camping
adventures
collect funko
legos
motorcycles
hiking kayaking
sports
professional wrestling
tv
talk radio
pro wrestling
digital media
ent
tv shows
podcasts
gaming
public relations
creative
booking
journalism
quality content
comedy
classic rock
photography
educational
arts culture
sports
warm weather
summer
science technology
rec
wildlife
space
xifinity
indoor
photography
visitors
winter
fishing
facilities
dining
nature
lodge
beach
hiking kayaking
picnic
online store
food truck
grocery store
merch store
yard sale
toys
gas station
cashier
crafts
packages
candles
restaurant
aisles
soap dispenser
laundromat
malls
designs
merch
farmers market
browsing
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