The discovery of gold, silver, copper and lead in nearby canyons contributed to the industrialization of Murray. Over the next several decades, sixteen smokestacks dotted the Murray skyline. The smelters employed thousands of people, many of whom arrived here from south and central Europe. Many of these early settlers built dugouts for their homes until a log cabin or adobe structure could be built. Christian Berger was one of those early settlers. He helped many foreign emigrants settle in an area which was called Bergertown.
Murray is regarded as one of the best cities to raise a family in. Its neighborhoods are safe and beautiful. Less commuting time, lower utilities, good public services and an affordable tax structure all account as reasons why people want to come and remain here. The City enjoys its own school district, hospital, power and water department, library system, cemetery, senior citizen center, police and fire department, and a progressive Chamber of Commerce. Through the Parks and Recreation Department and community organizations, residents enjoy a well developed park system along with a wide array of year-round arts, recreational, and educational activities for all ages.
Murray City has one of the best Parks and Recreation Departments in the State of Utah. Murray City has been an innovator in Parks and Recreation for the past 50 years. Murray City features many beautiful Parks, numerous recreation programs to choose from for both youth and adults, a beautiful Outdoor Pool facility, a community recreation facility called the Park Center, the Jordan River Parkway, many green spaces located throughout the City, all of which makes Murray the best City to live in. We hope you will visit our facilities and programs and enjoy the experience.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $238,078
Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $263,131; Detached houses: $295,672; Townhouses or other attached units: $223,799; In 2-unit structures: $286,828; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $114,569; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $156,972; Mobile homes: $41,206; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $5,000
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 38,116. Murray covers 9.61 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 4,350 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 84107 - Area code: 801
Weather
Murray, UT climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 90.90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 22.10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 25 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 18 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Murray is 26.19 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is April with an average rainfall of 3.17 Inches.
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Over the next several decades, sixteen smokestacks dotted the Murray skyline. The smelters employed thousands of people, many of whom arrived here from south and central Europe. Many of these early settlers built dugouts for their homes until a log cabin or adobe structure could be built. Christian Berger was one of those early settlers. He helped many foreign emigrants settle in an area which was called Bergertown.