Apartments for rent in Murray, KY

A town in Kentucky, Murray has approximately 19,000 residents. Young adults aged 15-24 will feel welcome, as they make up an above-average percentage of the community, while middle-aged professionals are less well-represented. Overall, the city's population, at an average age of just under 35, is decidedly younger than most cities in Kentucky. The majority of Murray residents rent, and 43% of residents own their homes, driven in part by a relatively low average rent that is $81/month less than the state average. Over the course of a year, renters in Murray will save around $1000 compared to the state average.

Murray's average commute time ranks as one of the best in Kentucky at about 14 minutes, 3rd-fastest in the state. Driving a vehicle is the most common way to get to work, chosen by 35% of residents, while public transportation isn't used. Walking (7%) isn't a common way to get to work, though the number far exceeds the national average.

Nine percent of Murray residents over the age of 25 possess a Bachelor's degree, while 7% have a Master's or Doctoral degree. Many Murray residents work in one of three industries: education, entertainment, and retail. Together, these industries account for 25% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in sales, as 5% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. With an average annual income of about $43K, Murray workers bring in about $19,000 less than their peers elsewhere in Kentucky. Murray's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345).