Living in Murray, Utah: Frequently Asked Questions About Home Prices, Neighborhoods, Schools, and Commute

Murray sits right in the middle of the Salt Lake Valley, and that's the first thing most people notice when they move here. You're between downtown Salt Lake City and the south valley, with I-15 running through the center of town and I-215 along the southern edge. I live in Murray myself, near Cottonwood High School, and these are the questions I hear most from people thinking about a move here.

What are home prices and the cost of living in Murray?

Murray home prices sit in the mid-$500,000s. Redfin reported a median sale price of $538,644 in August 2026, down 2.6% from a year earlier, with homes selling in a median of 39 days. Zillow's home value index for Murray was $546,866 as of August 31, 2026, up 1.8% over the past year.

Those are citywide medians. Murray has a wide range of housing, from condos and townhomes near the TRAX stations to older bungalows downtown to larger single-family homes on the east side. Prices vary a lot by street, so I always pull recent sales for the specific area you're considering.

One cost-of-living detail that surprises newcomers: Murray has its own city-owned electric utility. Murray City Power is a publicly owned municipal utility created in 1913. When you're comparing homes, ask whether the home is on Murray City Power and ask for recent utility bills, so you know what to expect.

What are the best neighborhoods in Murray?

The right neighborhood depends on what you want day to day. Here are the areas people ask me about most:

• Downtown Murray and the Historic District. The Murray Downtown Residential Historic District, roughly bounded by 4800 South, Clark Street, Vine Street, and Center Street, is on the National Register of Historic Places. Its homes date from about 1870 to 1954, including Victorian homes and Edwardian foursquares. You're close to State Street, Murray Park, and the Murray Central TRAX and FrontRunner station.
• Around Murray Park. Streets near the 63-acre Murray Park, off Murray Park Avenue, are popular with families who want to walk to the pool, playgrounds, and ballfields.
• The Fireclay District. This 97-acre area around Fireclay Avenue (4250 South) and Main Street was built around the Murray North TRAX station. It includes newer townhomes such as Birkhill at Fireclay and apartment communities, so it's a good fit for buyers who want newer construction and a short walk to the train.
• West Murray near the Jordan River. Neighborhoods off Winchester Street and near the Jordan River Parkway put you close to Willow Pond Park and the Murray Parkway Golf Course. Grant, Horizon, and Viewmont Elementary and Riverview Junior High are all on this side of town.
• East Murray and Woodstock. East of 900 East, you're near Wheeler Historic Farm, Woodstock Meadows Park, and Cottonwood High School. This is where I live. Homes in the annexed area east of 900 East are in Granite School District rather than Murray City School District, which matters if schools are part of your decision.

How are the schools in Murray?

Murray is one of the few cities in the valley with its own school district. Murray City School District runs seven elementary schools, two junior highs, and Murray High School. Part of east Murray is served by Granite School District instead, including Woodstock Elementary and Cottonwood High.

A big change is coming in fall 2027: 9th grade moves to Murray High School, and 6th grade moves to Hillcrest and Riverview, which will become middle schools. For every school's grades, address, and website, plus how boundaries and open enrollment work, read my full guide: Best Schools in Murray, Utah: A Parent's Guide.

What is the commute like from Murray?

Murray is one of the easiest places in the valley to commute from, whether you drive or ride.

• By car: I-15 runs north-south through the middle of Murray, and I-215 runs along the southern edge. State Street runs through downtown Murray. I-215 also connects east toward the mouths of Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons and west across the valley.
• By TRAX: Murray has three TRAX stations: Murray North (Fireclay Avenue), Murray Central (5144 Cottonwood Street), and Fashion Place West (Winchester Street). The Blue Line runs to downtown Salt Lake City and south to Draper. The Red Line runs to the University of Utah and west to Daybreak.
• By FrontRunner: Murray Central is also a FrontRunner commuter rail stop, with free park-and-ride lots of about 1,100 spaces.

Many people also work right here. Intermountain Medical Center, next to Murray Central station, is Murray's largest employer, and Fashion Place Mall and the State Street business corridor add plenty more jobs.

What outdoor recreation is there in Murray?

More than people expect for a city this central:

• Murray Park (296 E Murray Park Ave) has 63 acres with an outdoor aquatic center, an amphitheater with seasonal concerts, an arboretum and rose garden, ballfields, pickleball courts, walking trails, and pavilions.
• Wheeler Historic Farm (6351 S 900 E) is a free, 75-acre working farm run by Salt Lake County, with trails, a playground, wagon rides, a farmers market, and seasonal events.
• The Jordan River Parkway runs along Murray's west side, with paved trail and parks including Willow Pond Park (a 4-acre fishing pond and pier), Germania Park, Riverview Park, and Arrowhead Park.
• Murray Parkway Golf Course is an 18-hole, par-72 course along the parkway.
• Neighborhood parks such as Woodstock Meadows Park, Southwood Park, Hidden Village Park, and Grant Park are scattered across town.

When you want the mountains, I-215 connects you to the Cottonwood canyons for skiing and hiking without having to cross downtown.

What makes Murray a good place to live?

Murray gives you a real small-town center, with its own schools, its own power company, and a historic downtown, while sitting in the middle of everything in the Salt Lake Valley. You can take the train to work, get to the canyons on weekends, and still know your neighbors.

Ready to explore homes in Murray?

I'm Mark Robinette, a Realtor with Real Broker, LLC, and I specialize in Murray. I live here, and I'd be glad to show you the neighborhoods that fit how you want to live. Reach out through my About page and let's talk about your move to Murray.

Home price data from Redfin (August 2026) and Zillow (as of August 31, 2026). Market conditions change, so contact me for current numbers.