Best Areas to Live in Murray
Murray's most frequently cited residential draws span its real, historic downtown and areas near Murray State University.
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Learn moreThe historic downtown commercial district
Murray's downtown commercial historic district, surrounding the Calloway County Courthouse, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003, offering walkable shops and a certified farmers market.
Areas near Murray State University
Neighborhoods near Murray State's campus carry a genuine college-town character, shaped by the university's own approximately 9,932 students.
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Key takeaways
- Murray's historic downtown commercial district (NRHP, 2003) offers a real, walkable core.
- Areas near Murray State University carry a genuine college-town character.
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