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
City
Location in Salt Lake County and the state of Utah.
Coordinates: 40°39′9″N 111°53′36″W
CountryUnited States
State Utah
CountySalt Lake
Settled1848
IncorporatedJanuary 3, 1903
Named forEli Houston Murray
Government
  TypeMayor-Council
  MayorBrett Hales
Area
  Total12.32 sq mi (31.92 km2)
  Land12.32 sq mi (31.91 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
4,301 ft (1,311 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total50,637
  Density4,110.15/sq mi (1,532.75/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (MST)
  Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
ZIP codes
84107, 84117, 84121, 84123
Area code(s)385, 801
FIPS code49-53230
GNIS feature ID1443742
DemonymMurrayite
Websitewww.murray.utah.gov

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.

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