Life in Murphy research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Murphy over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Murphy:
The population in Murphy is 21,001.
The median home value in Murphy is $577,875.
The median income in Murphy is $165,109.
The cost of living in Murphy is 143 which is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Murphy is $2,640.
The unemployment rate in Murphy is 4.0%.
The poverty rate in Murphy is 2.2%.
The average high in Murphy is 75.8° and the average low is 54.5°.
Crime in Murphy summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Murphy. Key points include:
There were 108 total crimes in Murphy in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Murphy is 517.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Murphy is 43.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Murphy is 474.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Murphy is -75.58% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Murphy / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 108 | 517.6 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 9 | 43.1 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 9.6 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 24.0 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 99 | 474.4 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 4 | 19.2 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 90 | 431.3 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 24.0 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Murphy summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Murphy. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Murphy is 143 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Murphy is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Murphy is $577,875.
The median income in Murphy is $165,109.
| Living Expense | Murphy | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 120 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 97 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 108 | 93 | 100 | |
| Housing | 208 | 82 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 95 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 114 | 104 | 100 | |
The average high in Murphy is 75.8° and the average low is 54.5°.
There are 58.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 40.3 inches of precipitation each year with 1.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Murphy |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 75.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 54.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 58.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 40.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.2 |
The current population in Murphy is 21,001. The population has increased 37.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21,001 | 0.6% |
| 2022 | 20,880 | 1.1% |
| 2021 | 20,655 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 20,711 | 0.5% |
| 2019 | 20,612 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 20,528 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 20,361 | 1.7% |
| 2016 | 20,015 | 1.6% |
| 2015 | 19,691 | 2.8% |
| 2014 | 19,154 | 4.0% |
| 2013 | 18,412 | 5.2% |
| 2012 | 17,496 | 6.3% |
| 2011 | 16,456 | 7.8% |
| 2010 | 15,259 | - |
49.9% White with 10,486 White residents.
10.8% African American with 2,263 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 58 American Indian residents.
33.4% Asian with 7,019 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 41 Other residents.
2.4% Two Or More with 505 Two Or More residents.
3.0% Hispanic with 629 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Murphy | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49.9% | 39.9% | 58.2% |
| African American | 10.8% | 11.9% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 33.4% | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 2.4% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 3.0% | 39.5% | 19.0% |
Murphy is 48.7% female with 10,227 female residents.
Murphy is 51.3% male with 10,774 male residents.
| Gender | Murphy | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
4.0% of adults in Murphy completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Murphy completed 9-12th grade.
13.0% of adults in Murphy completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Murphy completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Murphy completed associate's degree.
31.0% of adults in Murphy completed bachelor's degree.
19.0% of adults in Murphy completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Murphy completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Murphy completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Murphy | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 13.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 19.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
0.6% of households in Murphy earn Less than $10,000.
0.7% of households in Murphy earn $10,000 to $14,999.
0.9% of households in Murphy earn $15,000 to $24,999.
1.7% of households in Murphy earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.4% of households in Murphy earn $35,000 to $49,999.
4.4% of households in Murphy earn $50,000 to $74,999.
6.7% of households in Murphy earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.9% of households in Murphy earn $100,000 to $149,999.
28.2% of households in Murphy earn $150,000 to $199,999.
30.5% of households in Murphy earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Murphy | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 0.6% | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.7% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 0.9% | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1.7% | 7.0% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.4% | 10.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4.4% | 16.4% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6.7% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.9% | 17.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 28.2% | 9.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 30.5% | 11.7% | 12.6% |