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Murray

ConnecticutCDP

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Total population

503

Median home value

$1,069,800

79.4%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$244,375

Murray$244k
National$74k

Air quality index

38Good
Elevation364 m
Weather66°F · Sunny
Coordinates41.20°, -73.29°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation
364 m

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Murray is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. As of the 2020 census, Murray had a population of 848. It is in the northern part of Fairfield, with Burr Street running north–south through the center of the CDP. The Merritt Parkway crosses the CDP from east to west, with access from Exit 28 at the eastern edge of the community.

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History & geography

Demographics & economy

Median age
54.7
Median home value
$1,069,800
Housing units
233
Poverty rate
4.4%
Unemployment
4.4%

Race & ethnicity

White
88.5%
Black
0%
Asian
10.3%
Hispanic
1.2%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
41.1974
Longitude
-73.2895
Water area
—
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon
66°F
Sunny
Tonight
51°F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
66°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Friday Night
54°F
Rain Showers Likely
Saturday
63°F
Rain Showers Likely
Saturday Night
53°F
Showers And Thunderstorms

Forecast for Murray, CT from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

US AQI — Good
38
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
6.2
PM10 (µg/m³)
6.6
Ozone (µg/m³)
58
NO₂ (µg/m³)
13.9

Current readings from Open-Meteo Air Quality API (Copernicus CAMS European reanalysis).

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
21.8%
Diabetes
5.3%
Adult obesity
20.5%
Binge drinking
19.8%
Adult smoking
5.2%
No leisure activity
13.9%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)
1,408,505
Distinct species (top 10)
10

Most-observed species

  • Song Sparrow
    Melospiza melodia (A.Wilson, 1810) · Aves
    40,642
  • Northern Cardinal
    Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    38,419
  • American Robin
    Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
    37,335
  • Mourning Dove
    Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    35,303
  • Blue Jay
    Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    32,558
  • Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
    Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    31,266
  • American herring gull, Smithsonian Gull
    Larus smithsonianus Coues, 1862 · Aves
    30,077
  • House Sparrow
    Passer domesticus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    28,873

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Earthquake history

Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)
4
Largest magnitude
3
Largest event
2025-08-03

Most recent

Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

Lawrence Roberts
Lawrence Roberts
American computer scientist (1937–2018)
S
Steve Miner
American director and producer
William Coley
William Coley
American surgeon (1862-1936)
Tara Subkoff
Tara Subkoff
American actress (born 1972)
D
David Marshall Grant
American actor and writer
E
Eric Von Schmidt
American musician (1931-2007)
Gerald Levinson
Gerald Levinson
American composer
Kerri Kenney
Kerri Kenney
American actress and musician
Cathleen Schine
Cathleen Schine
American writer
Brooks Newmark
Brooks Newmark
British politician (born 1958)
Morris Ketchum Jesup
Morris Ketchum Jesup
United States banker and philanthropist (1830–1908)
Lincoln Child
Lincoln Child
American writer (born 1957)
D
David Dodge Boyden
American musician (1910–1986)
Abram Wakeman
Abram Wakeman
American lawyer and politician (1824-1889)
J
James Truslow Adams
American writer and historian (1878–1949)
K
Kevin Gray
American actor (1958-2013)

People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.

Nearby places in Connecticut

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
3.87
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,413

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Nearby airports

Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
33
Avg daily Wikipedia views
1
Attention level
Obscure

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about Murray

History of the Ninth regiment, Connecticut volunteer infantry, "The Irish regiment," in the war of the rebellion, 1861-65
History of the Ninth regiment, Connecticut volunteer infantry, "The Irish regiment," in the war of the rebellion, 1861-65
Thomas Hamilton Murray · 1903
Connecticut
Connecticut
Julie Murray · 2006
The descendants of Jonathan Murray of East Guilford, Connecticut
The descendants of Jonathan Murray of East Guilford, Connecticut
William B. Murray · 1950
Connecticut (United States (Bb))
Connecticut (United States (Bb))
Julie Murray · 2005
The widening circle
The widening circle
Polly Murray · 1996
History of the Ninth Regiment, Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, "The Irish ..
History of the Ninth Regiment, Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, "The Irish ..
Thomas Hamilton Murray · 1903
Sermon preached at Washington, Connecticut, November 20, 1864
Sermon preached at Washington, Connecticut, November 20, 1864
William Henry Harrison Murray · 1865
The descendants of Dr. Robert Chandler and his wife, Sarah Walker Chandler of Connecticut, New York, and Pennsylvania
Jeannette Chandler Murray · 2004

Search results from Open Library.

Recent natural events nearby

Ground air-quality sensors

Recently spotted species

Enoclerus nigripes
Enoclerus nigripes
Enoclerus nigripes
Seen 2026-09-24
Gray Treefrog
Gray Treefrog
Dryophytes versicolor
Seen 2026-09-24
Great Blue Heron
Great Blue Heron
Ardea herodias
Seen 2026-09-23
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
Seen 2026-09-23
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Seen 2026-09-23
Eurasian Drone Fly
Eurasian Drone Fly
Eristalis arbustorum
Seen 2026-09-23
Black-shouldered Drone Fly
Black-shouldered Drone Fly
Eristalis dimidiata
Seen 2026-09-23
Northern Harrier
Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius
Seen 2026-09-23
Northern Waterthrush
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Seen 2026-09-23

Research-grade observations from iNaturalist (within ~15 mi).

Nearest stream gauge

Events

Gallery

Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • Wikidata
  • • Open-Meteo Air Quality (CAMS)
  • • USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
  • • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • • iNaturalist
  • • CDC PLACES
  • • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • • Wikipedia Pageviews API
  • • Open Library