The Town FilesMurray, New York
Town in Orleans County · population 4,796 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $123,800
- Household income
- $65,077
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 67 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 40.3
Murray is a town of 4,796 people in Orleans County, New York. The median home is worth $123,800, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks easier by car than 81% of New York towns.
How Murray ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Murray is worth $123,800, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $65,077, which is more affordable than 88% of New York towns. Median rent is $826 a month. 80.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Murray | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $123,800 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $826 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $65,077 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 80.3% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1952 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Murray
| People | Murray | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.3 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.9% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.9% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.0% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 11.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.1% | — |
| Work from home | 12.8% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 26.0 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.1% | 91.1% |
Weather in Murray
July highs average 79.8°F and January lows 18.0°F. About 35.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 67.0 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 128 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Murray since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an F0, struck on April 6, 1979 about 6.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 6, 1979.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 21, 2013.
Severe weather in Orleans County since 1996
Orleans County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| November 14, 2017 | Flood | DR-4348: Flooding |
| July 12, 2017 | Snowstorm | DR-4322: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| December 22, 2014 | Snowstorm | DR-4204: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Orleans County
Orleans County had 11,492 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,202 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Murray itself the ACS puts it at 6.6%.
Towns near Murray
- Kendall, NY4.9 mi · 2,617 people · home $191,200
- Clarendon, NY5.8 mi · 3,315 people · home $179,700
- Clarkson, NY6.3 mi · 6,904 people · home $207,000
- Brockport, NY6.6 mi · 7,104 people · home $157,700
- Albion, NY6.8 mi · 5,637 people · home $82,300
- Gaines, NY7.2 mi · 3,226 people · home $125,800
- Clarkson, NY7.2 mi · 4,694 people · home $193,500
- Hamlin, NY7.5 mi · 5,177 people · home $134,500
Murray questions
Is Murray, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Murray scores better for retirees than 33% of New York towns and quieter than 65%. 17.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.3).
How much does a house cost in Murray?
The median owner-occupied home in Murray is valued at $123,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,077, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $826 a month.
What is the weather like in Murray?
July highs average 79.8°F and January lows 18.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.5 inches of precipitation a year and 67.0 inches of snow.
Does Murray get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Murray since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on April 6, 1979. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)