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Murraysville, North Carolina

Murraysville is a community of 16,339 people in New Hanover County, North Carolina.

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Population16,339 -1.2% since 2019
Elevation33 ft 10 m
Land area8.6 sq mi
ZIP code28411
Nearest airportWilmington International Airport (ILM) 4 mi

Why visit Murraysville

Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 8 parks and trails, 21 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.

Highlights include Tinga Nursery and Olsen Farm Soccer Fields.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 36°F.

About Murraysville

Murrayville is a census-designated place (CDP) in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 16,582 at the 2020 census, up from 14,215 in 2010. Murrayville is located in the statistical townships of Cape Fear and Harnett. The CDP is part of the Wilmington Metropolitan Statistical Area.

From the Wikipedia article Murraysville, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Museums and landmarks1

Tinga Nursery

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi

Plant nursery and historic district in New Hanover County, North Carolina

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Parks, trails and playgrounds8

Olsen Farm Soccer Fields

Park · 0.9 mi

Five Acre Road, Wilmington

Open in Google Maps · +1 910 431 0176

Ogden Park

Park · 1.6 mi

615 Ogden Park Drive, Wilmington

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Olsen Park

Park · 1.4 mi

5500 Olsen Park Lane, Wilmington

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Kings Grant Park

Park · 2.1 mi

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Parkwood Recreation Area

Park · 1.2 mi

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Rick Holliday Stadium

Sports field and stadium · 1.7 mi

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Smith Creek Park

Park · 1.0 mi

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Trask Park

Park · 1.8 mi

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Restaurants and cafes21

Hwy 55

Restaurant · Burger · 2.1 mi

6815 Gordon Road, Wilmington

Su-Th 11:00-21:00;Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00

Open in Google Maps · +1 910 392 4718

Starbucks

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.8 mi

7201 Market Street, Wilmington

Mo-Su 05:00-22:00

Open in Google Maps · +1 910-524-9363

Casa Blanca

Cafe · 1.8 mi

7409 Market Street

Mo-Su 06:00-18:00

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Buffalo Wild Wings

Restaurant · Wings · 2.7 mi

140 Hays Lane, Wilmington

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Cape Fear Seafood Company

Restaurant · Seafood · 2.7 mi

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Denny's

Diner · American · 1.8 mi

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Seven Mile Post

Bar and pub · 1.8 mi

7219 Market Street, Wilmington

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The Bend

Bar and pub · 1.8 mi

7227 Market Street, Wilmington

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Burger King

Fast food · Burger · 2.4 mi

2707 Trademark Drive, Wilmington

Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 07:00-21:00

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Domino's

Fast food · Pizza · 1.9 mi

7208 Market Street, Wilmington

Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00

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Dunkin'

Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 2.6 mi

100 Hays Lane, Wilmington

Mo-Sa 05:30-20:00; Su 06:00-20:00

Open in Google Maps · +1 910-795-0312

McDonald's

Fast food · Burger · 1.8 mi

2519 North College Road, Wilmington

05:30-23:00

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Where to stay1

Wilmington KOA Holiday

Campground · 1.7 mi

7415 Market Street, Wilmington

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Churches and places of worship17

Shopping4

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Gas and EV charging8

Schools, colleges and libraries31

Healthcare2

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Map of Murraysville

93 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.

Climate by month

40°60°80°January: 3.8 in of rainFebruary: 3.5 in of rainMarch: 4.0 in of rainApril: 3.1 in of rainMay: 4.5 in of rainJune: 5.7 in of rainJuly: 6.9 in of rainAugust: 8.2 in of rainSeptember: 8.7 in of rainOctober: 4.7 in of rainNovember: 3.6 in of rainDecember: 3.7 in of rainJanuary: 57°FFebruary: 60°FMarch: 66°FApril: 75°FMay: 81°FJune: 87°FJuly: 90°FAugust: 88°FSeptember: 84°FOctober: 76°FNovember: 67°FDecember: 60°FJanuary: 36°FFebruary: 38°FMarch: 44°FApril: 53°FMay: 61°FJune: 69°FJuly: 73°FAugust: 72°FSeptember: 67°FOctober: 56°FNovember: 45°FDecember: 39°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan57°F36°F3.8 in0.7 in
Feb60°F38°F3.5 in0.2 in
Mar66°F44°F4.0 in0.0 in
Apr75°F53°F3.1 in0.0 in
May81°F61°F4.5 in0.0 in
Jun87°F69°F5.7 in0.0 in
Jul90°F73°F6.9 in0.0 in
Aug88°F72°F8.2 in0.0 in
Sep84°F67°F8.7 in0.0 in
Oct76°F56°F4.7 in0.0 in
Nov67°F45°F3.6 in0.0 in
Dec60°F39°F3.7 in0.0 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Wilmington Intl Ap 72302 (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$81,167median household income
$320,700median home value
$1,777median monthly rent
38.7median age
45.7%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
77.3%of homes are owner-occupied
23.0 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1817%18 to 3427%35 to 6441%65 and over14%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

New Hanover County has had 24 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.

  • 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
  • 2024-10-19: Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight (Tropical Storm)
  • 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
  • 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
  • 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
  • 2020-10-14: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Wilmington International Airport (ILM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.

  • Kings Grant 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
  • Northchase 2 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
  • Bayshore 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
  • Ogden 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
  • Porters Neck 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
  • Wrightsboro 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
  • Wilmington 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
  • Myrtle Grove 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
  • Leland 13 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
  • Jacksonville 40 mi northeast, about 1 h by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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