salaryRent is higher than in 65% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Most homes (77.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,920 a year. That is $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other North Carolina cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of North Carolina. It is number 130 of 164 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Murraysville?
Share of households by yearly income. 26.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Murraysville
| Size | Murraysville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,515 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,909 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,931 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Murraysville overall?
Everyday prices in North Carolina overall are 6% below the U.S. average (index 94.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Murraysville, so the North Carolina figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Murraysville
Life in Murraysville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Murraysville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $302 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $320,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $32,070 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Murraysville, NC?
Renting in Murraysville costs a median of about $1,923 a month in 2026, including utilities. The North Carolina median is $1,496.
How much do I need to make to live in Murraysville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,920 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Murraysville cheap or expensive?
Murraysville is rated OK: rent takes 26.4% of the typical household income of $87,539. It ranks 130th cheapest of 164 North Carolina cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Murraysville?
The median homeowner in Murraysville pays $1,470 a year in property taxes, about 0.46% of the median home value.
Is Murraysville more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in North Carolina are 6% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Murraysville?
The median home value in Murraysville is $320,700, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.
16,339 people live in Murraysville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.