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Murray, ID Utility & Living Guide
Utilities, housing, taxes, cost of living, and local insights — everything residents and families need.
Monthly Utility Costs
$130/mo
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$50/mo
$30/mo
$70/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1100/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1400/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2000/mo |
| Median Home Price | $340,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.1% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $1200 |
The housing market in Murray is relatively stable, with a mix of older and newer homes available. The median home price has been increasing steadily over the past few years. Rentals are also available, but may be limited in terms of options.
Cost of Living
108
+8% above national average
105
102
105
$1200
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 6% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.1% |
| <p>State 6% + no County or City tax</p> | |
Idaho has a state income tax rate of 6.925%, with deductions and exemptions available.
Family & Relocation
60
7/10
$1200/mo
City Pulse
Murray has limited public transportation options, but the area is relatively walkable and bikeable, with some stroller-friendly sidewalks and parks.
- Bruneau Dunes State Park
- Lucky Peak Reservoir
- Idaho State Capitol building
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Murray has regulations in place regarding zoning, building permits, and business licenses.
Financial Tools
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- Mortgage CalculatorMonthly payment estimator
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- Childcare Cost EstimatorCompare daycare costs by city
- Retirement PlannerRetirement readiness check
- Car Lease CalculatorMonthly lease payment estimator
- Savings CalculatorGrow your emergency fund
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📊 Murray — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Utility costs in Murray can fluctuate significantly by season, with higher electricity bills in the summer due to air conditioning usage and higher natural gas bills in the winter due to heating. However, since Murray is an 'electric only' town, the winter heating bills are not a concern.
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The ZIP code 83650 has a property tax millage rate of 1.2%, with no local surtaxes.
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
Score 6: Murray has some stroller-friendly sidewalks and parks, but the area is not particularly well-suited for stroller use due to limited pedestrian infrastructure and some steep hills.
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