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Murphy.
About
Life in Murphy
This is a solidly affluent suburb about 22 miles northeast of Dallas, and the real story here is one of explosive growth and family-focused stability. The population has exploded from just over 3,000 in 2000 to 21,000 today, which means you're living in a place that's still actively building—new 470-acre developments with hike-and-bike trails are underway, and the newest shopping and dining hub (Murphy Marketplace) has everything from restaurants to services all in one place. The median household income sits around $176,000, and the median home price is roughly $555,500, reflecting a wealthy demographic where about 80% of households are married couples with children, and nearly 57% of adults have college degrees.
Murphy at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Foreign-Born
25.1%
Broadband Internet
97.3%
of households
Population Growth
-0.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics25.1% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Murphy: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Murphy, the largest foreign-born group is from India (41.0%), and 15.0% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
29.0%
of residents
65 and Older
11.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
52.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
3.9%
of households
Married Couples
82.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.52
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 103% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Murphy
In Murphy, rent runs 103% above the TX average, and home values are 96% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
72.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
68.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$8,835
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
93.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2005
median year built
Vacant Homes
0.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $579,553 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Murphy
Unemployment in Collin County, which includes Murphy, is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Murphy: Collin County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Collin County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Murphy is about 2% of Collin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Murphy Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute32.2 min avg
How Murphy residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Murphy, most residents drive alone to work (62%), and 40% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 18 mi
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Medium hub8.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 26 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 88% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Murphy runs 88% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
37.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
554.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Murphy Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 34 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Collin County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Collin County, which includes Murphy, the most common type is hail, with 34 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | Hail | $2.0M |
| 2024 | 36 | Hail | $1.8M |
| 2023 | 26 | Hail | $1302.6M |
| 2022 | 26 | Drought | $410,000 |
| 2021 | 23 | Hail | $6.6M |
| 2020 | 15 | Heat | $2.2M |
| 2019 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.4M |
| 2018 | 15 | Hail | $770,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Collin County, county-wide
Murphy is about 2% of Collin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Collin County, which includes Murphy, is typically good — 272 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
272
per year
Moderate Days
64
per year
Unhealthy Days
3
per year
Collin County, county-wide
Murphy is about 2% of Collin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate91°F summers, 36°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Murphy has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and mild winters (avg low 36°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
76°/55°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
56°/36°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
95
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
44
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
88
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 34°F | 2.58" |
| Feb | 58°F | 38°F | 2.71" |
| Mar | 65°F | 46°F | 3.54" |
| Apr | 73°F | 53°F | 3.68" |
| May | 80°F | 63°F | 4.74" |
| Jun | 88°F | 70°F | 4.13" |
| Jul | 92°F | 73°F | 1.87" |
| Aug | 93°F | 73°F | 2.15" |
| Sep | 87°F | 66°F | 3.10" |
| Oct | 77°F | 55°F | 4.42" |
| Nov | 65°F | 45°F | 3.42" |
| Dec | 56°F | 36°F | 3.45" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Murphy
Uninsured
7.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Murphy's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Methodist Richardson Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.7 mi away · Richardson
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6 mi away · Allen
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Dallas
Psychiatric · 7.8 mi away · Garland
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Murphy
Murphy's student/teacher ratio is 15.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 62.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
62.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Murphy (within 15 miles)
Collin County Community College District
10.1 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 26,449 students · in-state tuition $2,014 · 21% graduate · median earnings $50,928 (10 yrs after entry)
The University of Texas at Dallas
8.4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 21,751 students · in-state tuition $14,664 · 74% graduate · median earnings $74,762 (10 yrs after entry)
Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online
12.9 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,219 students · in-state tuition $14,520 · median earnings $61,376 (10 yrs after entry)
Galen Health Institutes-Dallas
8.3 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,153 students · in-state tuition $18,740 · median earnings $69,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Arizona College of Nursing-Dallas
10.9 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 588 students · in-state tuition $24,600 · median earnings $41,223 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreation
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Murphy
Data not yet available
Cities Near Murphy
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Murphy FAQ
Is Murphy, Texas affordable?⌄
Murphy's median rent is $2,847/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $175,699/year. Median home value is $555,500.
Is Murphy, Texas safe?⌄
Murphy's violent crime rate was 38 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 554 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Murphy, Texas?⌄
Collin County, which includes Murphy, has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Murphy, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Murphy is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,847/month and median household income is $175,699/year. The median home value is $555,500. About 73% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Murphy, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Murphy is 32 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from