Population 5,552 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Murray Hill
Household size in Murray Hill
| Period | Murray Hill | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.90 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.09 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.96 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.80 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Murray Hill are small: just 1.80 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 1.90, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Murray Hill
| Period | Murray Hill | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.7 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 27.4 | 38.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.9 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.1 | 39.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.4 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Murray Hill is young: half of its residents are under 33.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 26.7 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Murray Hill
| Period | Murray Hill | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 13.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.3% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 1.2% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Murray Hill: 4.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of Milwaukee's 72 neighborhoods, only five have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Murray Hill
Renters in Murray Hill
| Period | Murray Hill | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.3% | 37.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 80.6% | 39.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 80.8% | 39.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 81.0% | 39.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Murray Hill: 81.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 43.0% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 0.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of Milwaukee's 72 neighborhoods, only four have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Murray Hill
| Period | Murray Hill | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Murray Hill than nationally: 7.3%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the Milwaukee area. Vacancy has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Murray Hill
| Period | Murray Hill | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1942 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1945 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1949 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1947 | 1968 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Murray Hill is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1947, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1942 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the northeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Murray Hill
| Period | Murray Hill | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $894 | $849 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $928 | $928 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $987 | $1,022 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,300 | $1,290 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$407 | +$441 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in Murray Hill pays $1,300 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $407 a month since 2006–10, up 45%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.0% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Murray Hill
Bachelor's degrees in Murray Hill
| Period | Murray Hill | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.7% | 31.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 61.3% | 32.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 65.3% | 35.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 63.6% | 39.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Murray Hill is highly educated: nearly two-thirds of adults 25 and older (63.6%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Few Milwaukee neighborhoods have a higher share of college graduates: only six of 72.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Murray Hill
| Period | Murray Hill | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.5% | 88.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.5% | 89.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.7% | 91.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.4% | 92.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Murray Hill: 98.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.9 points, as it has nationally. Few Milwaukee neighborhoods have a higher share of high school graduates: only two of 72.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Murray Hill
| Period | Murray Hill | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Murray Hill runs below the national rate: 4.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 0.7 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Murray Hill compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray Hill | 1.80 | 33.1 | 4.4% | 81.0% | 7.3% | 1947 | $1,300 | 63.6% | 98.4% | 4.3% |
| Upper East Side | 2.56 | 27.7 | 4.4% | 58.9% | 11.9% | 1939 | $1,618 | 66.1% | 97.4% | 4.0% |
| Northpoint | 1.52 | 48.3 | 3.5% | 78.8% | 12.3% | 1963 | $1,602 | 73.9% | 98.9% | 4.2% |
| Riverwest | 1.75 | 35.1 | 8.5% | 63.5% | 8.6% | 1950 | $1,146 | 54.8% | 94.9% | 4.5% |
| Downer Woods | 2.86 | 24.2 | 4.5% | 43.7% | 14.8% | 1941 | $1,689 | 73.7% | 99.1% | 6.1% |
| Lower East Side | 1.48 | 32.6 | 1.1% | 80.2% | 9.0% | 1969 | $1,336 | 65.9% | 96.0% | 4.6% |
| Harambee | 2.93 | 24.8 | 33.8% | 66.8% | 14.9% | 1945 | $1,040 | 17.1% | 84.1% | 13.1% |
| Yankee Hill | 1.45 | 34.8 | 0.7% | 89.7% | 9.6% | 1955 | $1,136 | 64.8% | 95.3% | 4.0% |
| Juneau Town | 1.53 | 36.5 | 0.6% | 73.8% | 11.6% | 1969 | $1,390 | 66.0% | 97.7% | 4.5% |
| North Division | 2.61 | 34.1 | 27.3% | 66.2% | 21.1% | 1940 | $974 | 11.0% | 84.1% | 10.6% |
| Borchert Field | 2.48 | 27.3 | 36.8% | 65.8% | 19.1% | 1939 | $1,147 | 8.1% | 83.9% | 13.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Murray Hill. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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