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Murphys Estates, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Edgefield County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,187 Population 579/sq mi density
$90,357 Median Income $37,187 per capita
$185,100 Home Value $261,739 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
129 Violent Crime/100K 3,712 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$90,357 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$185,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
129 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Murphys Estates, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$90,357
20% above
$37,187 per capita
Home Value
$185,100
34% below
Zillow: $261,739
Violent Crime
129/100K
66% below
3,712/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
53% below
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
323 sunny days/yr

How Murphys Estates Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Murphys Estates's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
120%
Home Value
66%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
34%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Murphys Estates a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Murphys Estates residents earn a median household income of $90,357 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,187. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 459 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Murphys Estates is $185,100 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,739. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.

Safety & Crime

Murphys Estates reports 129 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,712/100K.

Education

15.8% of adults in Murphys Estates hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Murphys Estates has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,187
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density579/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$90,357
Per Capita$37,187
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$894M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,013

Housing

A+
Home Value$185,100
Rent
Ownership89.5%
Zillow$261,739
Housing Units573
Rent Burden39.2%

Crime

F
Violent129/100K
Property3,712/100K

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,214/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days323/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation564 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute36 min
Broadband80.7%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Murphys Estates was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Aiken Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.