Murray, Utah

About Murray

Set in the central part of Utah, Murray is a thriving city with an estimated population of 50,817.

Murray holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 12.3 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,131 residents per square mile.

📰 Murray News Today

• Intermountain Medical Center in Murray set to re-open after entering restricted access, diverting ambulances ABC4 Utah · Aug 17
• Dougless Fresh Obituary (2007 - 2026) - Murray, UT - The Salt Lake Tribune Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• Strong police response after funeral shooting raises questions about hospital lockdown KUTV · Aug 17
• Here’s what we know about the police presence at Intermountain Medical Center The Salt Lake Tribune · Aug 17
• ‘The pain does not stop’: Community members react after shooting near funeral leaves one dead, two injured ABC4 Utah · Aug 17

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Murray Unique

• A top-25 city in Utah by population (#18 of 255 incorporated places).
• One of 5 places in the US named Murray — but the Utah one has a character all its own.
• Home to 1.5% of Utah's city-dwelling population.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 50,817.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Murray

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Murray

• 7 Brew Coffee — coffee shop (café)
• Basta Pasteria — italian
• Denny's — american
• East Coast Subs — sandwich
• FishOn Bistro — seafood
• Fogo de Chão — brazilian
• Frankie's Pizza — pizza
• Fueled Coffee — coffee shop (café)
• Gordos — mexican
• High Point Coffee — coffee shop (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Utah Selfie Museum · Art gallery
• Great Big Game Show · Arcade
• Immersive Gamebox · Arcade
• Nickel Mania · Arcade
• Sandbox VR · Arcade
• Wheeler Farm House · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Murray

• Southwood Park reviews ★
• Wheeler Historic Farm reviews ★
• 48th Street Trailhead reviews ★
• Arrowhead Park reviews ★
• Grant Park reviews ★
• Hidden Village Park reviews ★
• Historical Site - South Cottonwood Temple Rest Camp reviews ★
• Murray Park reviews ★
• Riverview Park reviews ★
• Taylorsville Freedom Shrine reviews ★
• Valley Park reviews ★
• Willow Pond Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Murray

• Early Childhood Center
• Grant School
• Hillcrest Jr High
• Horizon School
• Liberty School
• Longview School
• Mcmillan School
• Murray Adult Transition
• Murray High
• Parkside School
• Riverview Jr High
• Utah Virtual Academy
• Viewmont School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Intermountain Medical Center ★★★★★ (5/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Murray

🏘️ Nearby Communities