2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Murray, KY vs Richmond, KY

Change Cities
Highlights
Are people in Richmond older or younger than people in Murray?
- The Median Age in Richmond is 0.7 years older than in Murray.

Are housing costs cheaper in Richmond or Murray?
- Richmond housing costs are 52.6% more expensive than Murray housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Richmond or Murray?
- The average commute for residents of Richmond is 2.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Murray.

Things to do in Murray?
Murray, KY is an inviting town southwest of Mayfield full of amazing places to explore like Central Park presenting its distinctive landscape or Rotary Park hosting outdoor activities; their annual event Calloway County Fair brings people together with food and games every August.

Things to do in Richmond?
Richmond, Kentucky is located in Madison County providing its citizens great recreational activities such as Central Park plus stores like Richmond Centre and dining spots near Benjamin's Cafe.

 Murray, KYRichmond, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,662329,725,481
 Median Income$35,966  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$163,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.58  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Murray    11 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

This is a town with 18,000 people and 15 banks. I had the law called on me for sitting at the end of washed out road, essentially a dead end, eating my meal and  More

   |    Reply

Over 13 years ago

I lived in Illinois for twenty years and have not had as many problems as I have had in the past four months living here in murray. There are alot of hateful people that  More

   |    Reply

Ive lived in murry for 5 years. Originally from Southern California. People say there is nothing to do in Murray. Well, if your looking for someone to entertain you  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Murray

Reviews for Richmond    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Keep this between us... Richmond is a hidden gem. A small university town close to a large city (Lexington is 30 minutes away) and less than two hour from very large  More

   |    Reply

For a smallish town, Richmond offers a convenient location and great small restaurants. Fortunately it is also wedged between Lexington and little Berea, both with more  More

   |    Reply

Over 16 years ago

Major university town of small size (30,000), and conveniently located 30 miles from Lexington,  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Richmond


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.