Murray is a city situated on the Wasatch Front in the core of Salt Lake Valley in the U.S. state of Utah. Named for territorial governor Eli Murray, the city had a population of 50,637 as of the 2020 United States Census. Murray shares borders with Taylorsville, Holladay, South Salt Lake, Millcreek and West Jordan, Utah. Once teeming with heavy industry, Murray's industry mix has now shifted significantly toward healthcare, retail, and professional, scientific, and technical services. Known for its central location in Salt Lake County, Murray has been called the Hub of Salt Lake County.
Mountain West
Murray
Salt Lake County, UT
Population
50,041
Walk Score
80 · Very Walkable
Median rent
$1,376
Median home value
$415,700
Settled
1848
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Murray Downtown Historic District · listed 2006
- Murray Downtown Residential Historic District · listed 2005
- Murray Downtown Residential Historic District (Boundary Increase) · listed 2005
- Murray Downtown Residential Historic District (Boundary Increase) · listed 2020
- Murray Hillside Historic District · listed 2014
Notable landmarks
- Cahoon, John P., House · listed 1983
- Hobbs, Edward and Irene, House · listed 2018
- Huetter, Alfred and Hennie, House · listed 2019
- Iris Theater, Apartments and Commercial Building · listed 2001
- Murray LDS Second Ward Meetinghouse · listed 2001
- Murray Theater · listed 2001
- Rowan, Matthew and Johanna, House · listed 2019
- Smith, Ray F. and Ethel, House · listed 2019
- Taylor, Thomas & Margaret, House · listed 2020
- Walton, Wesley and Frances, House · listed 1995
- Warenski-Duvall Commercial Building and Apartments · listed 2000
- Wheeler, Henry J., Farm · listed 1976
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