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Murray, IA

Murray, IA.

Population: 1,259 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$174,875
1-year appreciation
+4.1%
3-year appreciation
+11.3%
5-year appreciation
+31.6%
10-year appreciation
+75.3%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$175,111
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Rents

2-bedroom fair-market rent (HUD reference)
$970/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,290/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
40.9 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Osceola Municipal Airport (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+10 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Median annual property tax
$1,757
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
57.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,805
Average weekly wage
$919
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Finance & Insurance, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

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Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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