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City in Kentucky, United States

Murray

$191kMedian Home
300Sunny Days/yr
69°FAvg High Temp
View on Map· Pop. 19k· Elev. 535 ftWikipedia

Murray is a home rule-class city in Calloway County, Kentucky, United States. It is the seat of Calloway County and the 19th-largest city in Kentucky. The city's population was 17,307 during the 2020 U.S. census, and its micropolitan area's population is 37,191. Murray is a college town and is the home of Murray State University.Wikipedia

About the RegionUpper South

Tennessee has become one of the most-watched states for domestic relocation. Nashville's explosive growth reflects its status as a major entertainment hub and Tennessee's zero personal income tax, while Chattanooga and Knoxville have built distinct identities around outdoor culture and post-industrial reinvention. The Great Smoky Mountains — the most visited national park in the country — anchor a regional tourism economy and define the geography of eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina.

Kentucky sits at the confluence of Southern culture, Appalachian heritage, and Midwest pragmatism. Louisville's bourbon trail and horse country around Lexington give the state an identity that punches above its economic weight. West Virginia's New River Gorge and Seneca Rocks have drawn a new wave of outdoor tourists and remote workers, though much of the state continues to navigate the long-term economic consequences of coal's decline.

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Current Conditions

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Cost of Living

Housing
$1k/mo
Median Rent
$191k
Median Home Price
Rent burden36% of income
Household Income
$37k
Median annual
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Livability

School Rating
8.2/10
Internet
Fiber
32%
Cable
75%
address availability
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Climate

Sunshine
300
sunny days per year
82% of the year
Avg High Temp
69°F
annual average
Comfort Score
76/100
Great
Temp Swing
43°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Rainfall
51"
inches per year
Snowfall
2"
inches per year
Air Quality
42
Good AQI
07

Demographics

Population19k
Altitude535 ftabove sea level
Median Age26 yrs
College Educated36%bachelor's or higher
Work From Home4%of workforce

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