Murphy, TX

Living in Murphy

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Bikeability 14
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Walkability 5
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Commute 25
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Public Transit 28
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Affordability 9
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Public Safety 88
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Airports 87
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Hospitals 67
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Colleges 38
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Schools 88
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Residents

21k Population +5.4k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
56% College-Educated
91% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years35%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian23%
Black16%
Caucasian52%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate14%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree36%
Graduate degree20%

Households

Family household91%
Householder living alone8%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$126k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
96% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
34  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K10%
$50K to $74K7%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K or more22%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector77%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts60%
Sales and office20%
Service10%

Commute

Car, truck, or van85%
Public transportation2%
Walked<1%
Worked at home11%

Housing

$351k Median Home Value +$105k (2010–19)
75% Built 2000 or Later
$1.7k Median Monthly Rent +$131 (2010–19)
84% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached98%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200965%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K32%
$400K to $499K22%
$500K to $749K10%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity22%
LP gas1%
Utility gas76%

Crime

Violent Crime in Murphy

United States45
Texas51
Dallas Metro Area45
Collin County19

Property Crime in Murphy

United States48
Texas58
Dallas Metro Area53
Collin County30

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump52%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 45 2 0
Feb 49 3 0
Mar 56 4 0
Apr 64 3 0
May 73 5 0
Jun 80 4 0
Jul 84 2 0
Aug 85 2 0
Sep 77 3 0
Oct 66 4 0
Nov 56 3 0
Dec 46 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Murphy

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding58
Tornado17
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Murphy, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Murphy, TX

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Colleges

Colleges near Murphy, TX

Hospitals

Hospitals near Murphy, TX

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Our Childrens House
6 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Murphy, TX

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Dallas Love Field
18 miles, SW
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Waco Regional Airport
104 miles, S