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East Murray near Little Cottonwood Creek
Custom and new-build homes on Murray's east side, including creekside lots.
Salt Lake County Community Guide
Living in Murray, Utah
A central city with its own school district, TRAX and FrontRunner at Murray Central, and everything from historic homes to new townhomes.
Community Snapshot
Murray at a Glance
Population
53,000+ Residents
County
Salt Lake County
Schools
Murray City School District (some areas: Granite School District)
Silicon Slopes (Lehi)
About 20–25 min
Downtown Salt Lake City
About 15 min
the University of Utah and the airport
About 15–20 min
TRAX and FrontRunner at Murray Central
Lifestyle
A central city with its own school district and TRAX and FrontRunner access.
Why You'll Love It
- Central Location
- Own School District
- Historic Downtown
The Feel of the Place
Why People Love Living in Murray
Murray sits right at the I-15 and I-215 junction, with TRAX and FrontRunner at Murray Central and Intermountain Medical Center close by.
Murray Park has an outdoor pool, ice rink, arboretum and amphitheater, and the restored 1938 Murray Theater reopened on State Street in 2025.
Wheeler Historic Farm, Fashion Place Mall and the Jordan River Parkway are all in town.
Honest Guidance
Is Murray right for you?
Perfect if you
- Commuters heading both north and south
- Healthcare workers near Intermountain Medical Center
- First-time buyers looking at townhomes near transit
You may prefer another community if...
- You want new homes on large lots
- You want bench or mountain views from home
- You want school boundaries that won't shift soon
Featured Neighborhoods
The neighborhoods of Murray.
Each neighborhood in Murray has its own personality and character. Here are a few of the ones that give this city its feel.
CONDOS & TOWNHOMES
Birkhill at Fireclay
Modern townhomes near Murray North TRAX.
CONDOS & TOWNHOMES
Three Fountains
Established HOA community with pools and landscaped grounds.
FAMILY, HISTORIC
Murray City Historic District
Older homes on tree-lined streets near Murray Park.
FAMILY, ESTABLISHED
Walden Hills
Established central-Murray single-family neighborhood.
Schools
Schools Serving Murray
These are the public schools that serve Murray. We don't rank schools because every child, family, and educational path is unique.
Elementary
Neighborhood elementary schools.
- Grant Elementary
- Horizon Elementary
- Liberty Elementary
- Longview Elementary
- McMillan Elementary
- Parkside Elementary
- Viewmont Elementary
Junior High
Middle schools serving the community.
- Hillcrest Junior High
- Riverview Junior High
High School
Murray High is the district's high school; some east-side homes are assigned to Granite's Cottonwood High.
- Murray High School
School boundaries, enrollment, and programs may change over time. Most of Murray is served by Murray City School District; some areas (including Cottonwood High and Woodstock Elementary) are in Granite School District. Murray's board is set to vote Dec 10, 2026 on closing Liberty Elementary and new elementary boundaries for 2027–28, and Hillcrest and Riverview become 6–8 middle schools with 9th grade moving to Murray High in 2027–28. Confirm school assignments with the district. We recommend confirming attendance boundaries and school assignments directly with the district before purchasing a home.
Parks & Recreation
Outdoor Living
Trails, water, sport, and open space — a lot of what makes this community loved happens outdoors.
Murray City Park
Fields, arboretum, ice rink and amphitheater.
Murray Outdoor Pool
Seasonal pool with a four-story slide.
Wheeler Historic Farm
Working 1890s farm and Pumpkin Days.
Jordan River Parkway Trail
Paved trail with canoe launches.
Willow Pond Park
Quiet fishing pond.
Local Favorites
Where locals go.
A short, honest list — not a directory. The places that come up when neighbors give recommendations.
Restaurants
Greek Souvlaki
Gyros since 1972
Tea Rose Diner
Thai with a spice scale
Coffee
High Point Coffee
Independent café, live music
Local Spots
Murray Theater
Restored 1938 theater
Murray Park Amphitheater
Summer shows
Fashion Place Mall
Regional shopping
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Murray at a glance.
See how neighborhoods, parks, schools, and everyday destinations connect across the city.
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