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Charlotte, North Carolina
Murray, Kentucky
What It Is Like to Retire in Murray
If you have been looking for a retirement community in a low-key college town then Murray, with almost 18,000 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.
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. Photo of the Clara Eagle Gallery in the Fine Arts Building courtesy of Wikipedia and Thelatchkeykid in the public domain.
Where to Retire in Murray and Home Prices
Murray has at least one active adult community (see link at top right). Most retirees appear to live in town or in surrounding vicinity.
Data on home prices in Murray can be elusive, but Zillow reports the median home value here was $139,747,000 in early 2020.
What Is Special about Murray
Small college town with a vital university. Low cost of living. Land Between the Lakes Recreational Center
What Is Not Special about Murray
It is far from any big city, so you had best like small town living
Who Will Like Retirement in Murray
Murray attracts a community of who would like to live in a college town and participate in that environment.
Use this link for a page that explains the various types of retirement communities
Local Economy Is Driven by
Murray's economy is driven by education (Murray State University), tourism, and construction
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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Restaurants & Cultural Scene
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.
Crime
The crime rate in Murray is below average.
Medical facilities
Murrray-Calloway Hospital
Transportation
Barkley Regional Airport (44 Miles).
Comments on "Murray"
Steven Conrad says:
would like to know more about fishing in the area
thank you
Admin says:
Looks like you are interested in the right place, particularly for crappie fishing. The Land Between the Lakes is a huge complex, and Kentucky and Barkley Lakes, connected by a free-flowing canal, form one of the largest man-made bodies of water in North America. Perhaps someone who knows the area better can weigh in as well.