Murphys Estates, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Edgefield County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,187 Population 579/sq mi density
$90,357 Median Income $37,187 per capita
$185,100 Home Value $261,739 Zillow
67°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
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
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
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
67°F

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%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Murphys Estates 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

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.

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 67°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population1,187
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density579/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born0.9%
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%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain44.8 in/yr
AQI44 (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.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.