Murrayville is a small town of 664 in Illinois, with a median household income of $57,841
and a 3.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Murrayville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Murrayville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Murrayville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.2
Murrayville's overall cost of living index is 90.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Murrayville costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Murrayville, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$100,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$684
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
82.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$57,841
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Murrayville's violent crime rate is 175.3 per 100,000 residents
— 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
175.3 /100k
Property Crime
1111.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Murrayville is served primarily by Jacksonville SD 117.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Murrayville, IL
National Avg
School District
Jacksonville SD 117
—
Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Murrayville sees average highs of 35.3°F in January
and 86.9°F in July,
with 40.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 16.2 inches of snow per year.
Murrayville's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Murrayville roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $100,700 and median rent is $684/month.
Murrayville's violent crime rate is 175.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1111.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Murrayville are operated by Jacksonville SD 117.
The district has 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 8.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Murrayville, IL has a population of 664, a median household income of $57,841, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Murrayville averages 35.3°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.1 inches
with about 16.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Murrayville, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62668.
The population of Murrayville, Illinois is 664 with a median age of 39.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Murrayville: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $100,700, median household income $57,841, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Murrayville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.