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Foreign-born residents accounted for 5.3% of the population in 2026. Median household income was US$44,091 a year in July 2026. There were 68 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Owner occupation was 41.7%, and the vacancy rate was 13.3% in July 2026. The population of Murray, in the United States, was 18,080 in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1923 sources

Population18,964people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,050EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent764.7EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate5.79%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,528offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 4% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean9.57µg/m³country median 7.0 — 36% aboveOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Murray?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Murray.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$870 per month, while the median home value was US$195,000 in July 2026. 45.1% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Murray recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet20Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan21Official · national market
Median gross rent$870/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent45.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)13.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,934 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)846.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent764.7 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes163 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Is Murray a good place to live?

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Remote worker50%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 42–58%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–65%
Student55%strong on education, weak on work · range 45–65%
Family61%strong on family, weak on cost · range 52–70%
Retirement48%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 38–58%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

5% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 954 of 18,964 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Murray is 5.8%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income44,091 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband60.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription83.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription9.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet7.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet3.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,050 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)22Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,242 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate5.79 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Murray?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,242 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,631of €2,560 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,560
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €847
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,631
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Murray Salary needed to live in Murray

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Murray. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Murray. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher90.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools12 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents38.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio1 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents68 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,072 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Murray when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesMurray highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Murray highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Murray3,597
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,528 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting13Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents102.3 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Recorded violent crimes21 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time12.31 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work12.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportCEY3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport8 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Murray. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Murray.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Murray is 9.6 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean9.57 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202410Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 7.56 · Feb 10.22 · Mar 15.89 · Apr 21.89 · May 26.06 · Jun 30.17 · Jul 31.83 · Aug 31.56 · Sep 28.11 · Oct 21.78 · Nov 14.67 · Dec 9.11 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00155694 (MURRAY)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -2.56 · Feb -0.722 · Mar 3.44 · Apr 8.61 · May 13.89 · Jun 18.56 · Jul 20.56 · Aug 19.67 · Sep 15.72 · Oct 9.11 · Nov 3.11 · Dec -0.722 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00155694 (MURRAY)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 2.5 · Feb 4.72 · Mar 9.67 · Apr 15.22 · May 20 · Jun 24.33 · Jul 26.22 · Aug 25.61 · Sep 21.89 · Oct 15.44 · Nov 8.89 · Dec 4.22 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 107.7 · Feb 131.3 · Mar 140.7 · Apr 141.7 · May 146.3 · Jun 134.9 · Jul 120.1 · Aug 91.44 · Sep 98.04 · Oct 105.2 · Nov 117.6 · Dec 140.5 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00155694 (MURRAY)17Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading39.7 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean8.22 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,389 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature26.92 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature15.91 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature6.48 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Murfreesboro ±0.6 °C. Elsewhere: Reims (France) ±4.6 °C, Werl (Germany) ±4.9 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±4.9 °C, Berlin (Germany) ±5.2 °C, Hoyerswerda (Germany) ±5.2 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 954 is not 3.2% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share3.22 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents954 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density626.2 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population18,964 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official
Population covered by crime statistics18,769 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value195,000 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes41.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate56.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad5.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents2.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents3.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage64.91 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage71.6 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance6.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher36.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available93.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 202253,079 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 202230 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over8,144 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home6.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans75.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Murray

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Plainfield as a Murray alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 557 km, better on 5 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,050 Murray+136%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 1,528 Murray−52%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 18,964 Murray+164%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 3.2% Murray+90%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 5.8% Murray−35%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,242 Murrayno percentage
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 9.6 µg/m³ Murray−19%
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Common questions

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What is the typical salary around Murray?

The median gross salary is 3,242 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Murray?

The unemployment rate is 5.79 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Murray?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 9.57 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Murray?

Police recorded 1,528 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Murray?

The published population is 18,964 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Murray?

954 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Murray a good place to live?

Murray may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Murray (Kentucky), United States: population, rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; version e356e50a0bc08535336ac28114b455a4]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/murray-ky/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Murray (Kentucky), United States: population, rent, salary},
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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
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  1. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  4. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  7. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00155694 (MURRAY) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  8. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  9. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  10. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  12. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  13. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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