Salt Lake City metro, UT relocation guide
Moving to Murray, UT
About Murray
Murray is a central Salt Lake Valley city of about 50,600 residents (2020 Census), nicknamed the "Hub of Salt Lake County" for its mid-valley location. Once a smelter town, its economy has shifted to healthcare, retail, and professional services — Intermountain Medical Center, the state's largest hospital, is its biggest employer and sits on the former ASARCO smelter site. Murray is unusual in operating its own power, water, police, fire, library, and school district, and it has been a Tree City USA since 1977.
Home prices in Murray
The median list in Murray is $550,000.
Top places in Murray
- Wheeler Historic Farm — 75-acre working historic farmstead (1898), on the National Register of Historic Places, operated by Salt Lake County.
- Murray Park — the city's flagship park with sports fields, wooded areas, and an outdoor pool.
- Fashion Place Mall — major regional shopping center, renovated and expanded in the 2000s.
- Murray Theater — historic 1938 Art Deco theater on State Street, now an event venue.
- Murray Downtown Historic District — National Register-listed commercial core along State Street.
- Jordan River Parkway Trail — regional trail following the Jordan River through Murray's west side.
- Murray City Park — central park hosting youth sports and community events.
- The Park Center — Murray's community recreation center.
Commuting from Murray
- Approximate drive to downtown Salt Lake City: ~10–15 minutes via I-15 (approximate; ~8 miles).
- UTA TRAX Blue and Red Lines serve Murray (Murray North, Murray Central, Fashion Place West stations); approximate ride to downtown: ~20–25 minutes.
- FrontRunner commuter rail also stops at Murray Central station.
Schools in Murray
Public schools: Murray School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Murray FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Murray, UT?
The median list in Murray is $550,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Murray, UT?
Approximate drive to downtown Salt Lake City: ~10–15 minutes via I-15 (approximate; ~8 miles). - Which school district serves Murray, UT?
Murray is served by Murray School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.