At a Glance
Median Income
$165,109
$49,745 per capita
Home Value
$508,500
Zillow: $581,617
Median Rent
$2,640/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
43/100K
501/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.9%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Murphy Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Murphy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Murphy a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Murphy residents earn a median household income of $165,109 , which is 120% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,745. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 34,830 business establishments, including 2,668 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Murphy is $508,500 , 80% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $581,617. Median rent is $2,640/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2005.
Safety & Crime
Murphy reports 43 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 501/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
56.9% of adults in Murphy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% above the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Murphy has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population21,001
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density3,684/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$165,109
Per Capita$49,745
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$115,358M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,694
Housing
A+
Home Value$508,500
Rent$2,640
Ownership90.2%
Zillow$581,617
Housing Units5,723
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent43/100K
Property501/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault24/100K
Burglary43/100K
Health
Obesity30.0%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,576/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation571 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.9%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+25.8%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Commute33 min
Broadband97.2%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Murphy was built in 2005.
30.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 2,668 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 72 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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