Murray : Kentucky

What Murray is like for active adults

If you have been looking for a retirement community in a low-key college town then Murray, with just over 15,000 people in southern Kentucky, might be the place for you. Murray State University – now known as the “Kentucky’s Public Ivy University” - is a highly ranked institution that delivers plenty of cultural opportunities to active adults 55+ living in this charming college town. Murray State has 10,000 students. Murray is pleased to be chosen as one of 8 certified retirement communities in Kentucky.

In addition to cultural opportunities in Murray, but there are many recreational activities as well, thanks to the presence of the enormous “Land Between the Lakes” recreational area just 15 miles away. This area is famous for its boating, fishing, camping, etc. This diverse city has a mild climate in the winter. Murray is located in Calloway County. Nashville is the closest major city, 120 miles away.

We are not aware of any active adult communities in Murray, although there might be some. Most retirees appear to live in town or in surrounding vicinity.

Data on home prices in Murray can be elusive, but it appears that in 2009 the median price was somewhere around $100,000.

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What is special about this retirement community

• Small college town with a vital university • Low cost of living • Land Between the Lakes Recreational Center

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What is not special about this retirement community

It is far from any big city, so you had best like small town living

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What kinds of people like retiring here

Murray attracts a community of who would like to live in a college town and participate in that environment.
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Local economy is driven by

Murray's economy is driven by education (Murray State University), tourism, and construction

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Climate and Physical Environment

Murray is located in Southwestern Kentucky, which means plenty of beautiful hills for a scenic background. he average July high temperature is 90 and the average January high is 44 (the low is 27). The wettest month is November (5+").
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Cultural environment

Murray is justly proud of a number of annual festivals including Freedom Fest and Dickens Alley. The Clara M. Eagle Gallery is a multi-level art gallery with 1200 art works. Playhouse in the Park is one of the oldest community theatres in the state of Kentucky. There are 2 movie theatres including the Cheri Theatre. Murray State University provides adds to the cultural resources in this town.

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Medical facilities

Murrray-Calloway Hospital

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Transportation

Barkley Regional Airport (44 Miles)

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Facts about MURRAY

State: KY
Environment: College Town,Small Town,
City Population: 10,000-25,000
Median age of Population: 25-44
Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
Median HH Income: 0-20,000
Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: NA
Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
Cost of Living Index: 81-90 (low)
Culture Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
State Sales Tax: Yes
State Income Tax: Yes
Name of the Guide: jfb

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