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Murray, CT
Census-designated place in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut.
Population
503
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
341
ZIP codes
0
Murray and its ZIP codes
Murray at a glance
- Murray is 54% less dense than Connecticut as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $244,375 a year, about 2.6 times the Connecticut figure of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,069,800 (about 2.9 times the Connecticut figure).
Local data for Murray, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Murray, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$244,375
Poverty rate
4.4%
Median home value
$1,069,800
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
79.4%
Median age
54.7
Average commute
29.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (118), Italian Americans (116), Irish Americans (51).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Greater Bridgeport Planning Region. PPP loans are for Murray.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$77,993
115,621 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$106,897
BEA, 2024
How people get to work
Murray, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone56.2%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit10.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home33.8%
Average one-way commute: 29.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Murray, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
644
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
3,901
4.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 24°F
44.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Murray, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
20.9%
U.S. 33.3% -12.4 pts
Diabetes
7.4%
U.S. 12.1% -4.7 pts
Smoking
5.2%
U.S. 12.8% -7.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.8%
U.S. 11.1% -7.3 pts
Cities near Murray
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PlattsvilleCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1 |
| Sacred Heart UniversityCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.1 |
| Fairfield UniversityCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.3 |
| Mill PlainCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.5 |
| ColeytownCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 3.7 |
| StaplesCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 4.3 |
| SouthportCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.9 |
| WestonCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 1.5 |
| Poplar PlainsCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1.1 |
| Westport VillageCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.3 |
| Greens FarmsCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 3.8 |
| BridgeportCity | 5.4 mi | 16.1 |
| TashuaCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 3.7 |
| Old HillCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 2.2 |
| Long HillCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 3.2 |
| CompoCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Murray, CT in?
- Murray is in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What is the population of Murray, CT?
- About 503 people live in Murray, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Murray?
- Nearby places include Plattsville (2.5 mi), Sacred Heart University (3 mi), Fairfield University (3 mi), Mill Plain (3.1 mi), Coleytown (3.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023