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Housing Affordability in Murray, UT
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 26.9%
- Utah 28.0%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 42.4%
- Utah 47.2%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 18.5%
- Utah 20.3%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $2,012/mo
- Utah $2,009/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more2,97942.4%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more2,42118.5%
- Renters paying 50% or more1,48721.2%
- Median rent as a share of income: 27.9%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 19.9%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $585/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 5.6
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray, UT | 26.9% | 42.4% | 18.5% | 27.9% |
| Salt Lake County | 29.8% | 48.8% | 20.4% | 29.5% |
| Utah | 28.0% | 47.2% | 20.3% | 28.9% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Murray, UT?
- In Murray, UT, 26.9% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Murray compare with Utah?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Murray is 26.9%, compared with 28.0% for Utah as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates