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Murdock is a small town of 285 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $67,614
and a 6.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Murdock stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Murdock is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Murdock 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: 93.3
Murdock's overall cost of living index is 93.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Murdock costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Murdock, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$87,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,071
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$67,614
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Murdock's violent crime rate is 107.9 per 100,000 residents
— 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
107.9 /100k
Property Crime
54.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Murdock is served primarily by KERKHOVEN-MURDOCK-SUNBURG.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Murdock, MN
National Avg
School District
KERKHOVEN-MURDOCK-SUNBURG
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Murdock sees average highs of 21.2°F in January
and 83.3°F in July,
with 28.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 42.6 inches of snow per year.
Murdock's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Murdock roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $87,300 and median rent is $1,071/month.
Murdock's violent crime rate is 107.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 54.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Murdock are operated by KERKHOVEN-MURDOCK-SUNBURG.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 7.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Murdock, MN has a population of 285, a median household income of $67,614, and an unemployment rate of 6.0%.
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.
Murdock averages 21.2°F in January and 83.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.1 inches
with about 42.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Murdock, Minnesota is 285 with a median age of 32.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Murdock: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $87,300, median household income $67,614, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Murdock side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
