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Murray, KY
Murray · KY 42071
Updated November 3, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$215K
Median Price
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Walk Score
6.9/10
Schools
70 min
to unknown
Score Breakdown
CAffordability
63/100
BSafety
78/100
C+Schools
69/100
B-Quietness
70/100
FCommute
35/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score53/100
Our Take
Murray offers a fairly affordable, family‑friendly environment with decent schools and low flood risk, but it lacks walkability, public transit, and a vibrant local economy. It’s a solid choice for those valuing quiet life and reasonable costs, though commuters will face longer drives.
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The Good
- ✓Affordable housing and low cost of living
- ✓Strong school options with several high‑rated schools
- ✓Low flood risk and safe community
- ✓Good family and pet friendliness
- ✓Reasonable commute to nearby employment centers
Real Talk
- !Limited public transportation and walkability
- !Commute times can be long, especially to larger employment hubs
- !Job market is modest, mostly local services and light manufacturing
- !Limited nightlife and cultural amenities
- $Potential higher utility and maintenance costs for older homes
- $Transportation expenses due to lack of local transit
- $Occasional property‑tax increases in the county
Best For
FamiliesRemote workersRetireesSmall business ownersStudents
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Murray, KY
B
Safety grade
Safety score78 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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