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Murray, UT

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The Hub of Salt Lake County puts you right between the city and the mountains

Suburb Scenic Mountains Skiing Outdoors Biking Nature Parks Golf Medical Rail Service

Just minutes down I-15 from Salt Lake City, Murray is a large suburban community in the shadow of the Wasatch Mountains. Home to over 50,000 people, Murray balances a thriving business sector, quiet residential neighborhoods, and the charms of a timeless mountain town. The historic Iris Theatre and Murray Theatre are still active venues hosting popular performances year-round, and the larger Maverik Center and Hale Centre Theatre sit just to the northwest of town, providing terrific entertainment options for locals.

Rail service from Murray Central Station will get you into Downtown Salt Lake City in just 12 minutes, making it a great spot for commuters. The nearby mountains offer endless opportunities for outdoor activities any time of the year, from hiking and biking in the summer to shredding the ski slopes in the winter.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Murray, UT is $1,134 for a studio, $1,288 for one bedroom, $1,552 for two bedrooms, and $1,697 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Murray has decreased by -2.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,288/month
697 Sq Ft
House
$1,914/month
1,144 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,701/month
950 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,774/month
1,716 Sq Ft
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Transportation

52

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

48

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

54

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Grant School

Public

Grades K-6

338 Students

9
out of 10

Mcmillan School

Public

Grades K-6

481 Students

8
out of 10

Liberty School

Public

Grades K-6

291 Students

7
out of 10

Horizon School

Public

Grades K-6

590 Students

6
out of 10

Viewmont School

Public

Grades K-6

462 Students

6
out of 10

Riverview Jr High

Public

Grades 7-9

618 Students

5
out of 10

Hillcrest Jr High

Public

Grades 7-9

776 Students

3
out of 10

Murray High

Public

Grades 10-12

1,400 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Wheeler Historic Farm
  • Solitude Mountain Resort
  • Jordan River Parkway
  • Conservation Garden Park
  • Tracy Aviary

Airports

  • Salt Lake City International
  • Provo Municipal

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.