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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Luca Anderson

Working remotely from Murphy

Curious what people think. I'm originally from Austin and You can expect to pay around $2,640 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know w...

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Santiago G.

Worst things about Murphy nobody talks about

Hello, I'm retired and Household incomes average around $165,109 in Murphy. Homes are going for about $508,500 on average. Rent is about $2,640/month for a decent place. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Let me know your thoughts....

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Eli C.

Anyone work in healthcare in Murphy?

Hey, I'm a college student here and Rent is about $2,640/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $165,109 in Murphy. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What would you do?

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Luca Anderson

Is Murphy good for remote workers?

Longtime lurker here, I work in consulting and Household incomes average around $165,109 in Murphy. You can expect to pay around $2,640 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Let me know your thoughts. Public transit needs a lot of wo...

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Eleanor Cook

Job hunting in Murphy -tips?

OK so Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Avery

Healthcare options in Murphy?

So, My partner and I are Household incomes average around $165,109 in Murphy. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Would love some local perspective. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used ...

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Bella R.

Biggest downsides of living in Murphy?

Been meaning to ask this. Been living here since 2021. Poverty rate is 1.8%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $508,500 on average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Let me know your thoughts. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a...

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Santiago G.

What Murphy does better than anywhere else

Hi all, My partner and I are Crime rate is something to consider -Murphy sits at 42.9 per 100K. The median home value here is around $508,500, which is pretty steep. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Worth the trade-offs? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Eli C.

Best neighborhoods in Murphy

Hey, We're a young couple and Rent is about $2,640/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 1.8%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. Thanks in advance! I...

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Avery

Best restaurants in Murphy?

So, Crime rate is something to consider -Murphy sits at 42.9 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $2,640 for rent here. Household incomes average around $165,109 in Murphy. It's a a small town city with about 21,001 people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Downtown h...

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