Murray, Utah
Murray (/ˈmʌri/) is a city situated on the Wasatch Front in the core of Salt Lake Valley in the U.S. state of Utah. Named for territorial governor Eli Murray, and according to the 2020 census, Murray had a population of 50,637. Murray shares borders with Taylorsville, Holladay, South Salt Lake, Millcreek and West Jordan, Utah. Once teeming with heavy industry, Murray's industry mix has now shifted significantly toward healthcare, retail, and professional, scientific, and technical services. Known for its central location in Salt Lake County, Murray has been called the Hub of Salt Lake County. Unlike most of its neighboring communities, Murray operates its own police, fire, power, water, library, and parks and recreation departments and has its own school district. While maintaining many of its own services, Murray has one of the lowest city tax rates in the state.
Murray, Utah | |
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Location in Salt Lake County and the state of Utah. | |
| Coordinates: 40°39′9″N 111°53′36″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Salt Lake |
| Settled | 1848 |
| Incorporated | January 3, 1903 |
| Named for | Eli Houston Murray |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| • Mayor | Brett Hales |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.32 sq mi (31.92 km2) |
| • Land | 12.32 sq mi (31.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,301 ft (1,311 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 50,637 |
| • Density | 4,110.15/sq mi (1,532.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| ZIP codes | 84107, 84117, 84121, 84123 |
| Area code(s) | 385, 801 |
| FIPS code | 49-53230 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1443742 |
| Demonym | Murrayite |
| Website | www |
Thousands of people each year visit Murray City Park for organized sports and its wooded areas. Murray is home to the Intermountain Medical Center, a medical campus that is also Murray's largest employer. Murray has been designated a Tree City USA since 1977.