Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
21%
Murphy
Murphy, MO Area Guide
Local hangouts and top-notch schools make Murphy feel like home
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Suburban
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Wooded
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Nestled in the spacious suburbs of Missouri about 22 miles southwest of Saint Louis, the city of Murphy offers a welcoming environment that feels like home. Winding roads, tree-lined streets, and friendly neighbors add to the small-town charm of this suburb. An array of small business, local restaurants, and specialty shops give Murphy’s residents unique, one-on-one service in town.
Enjoy local hangouts like the Grand Slam Sports Bar & Grill on Mae Court, or check out the outlet stores at Gravois Bluffs Plaza. Great public schools are available in this small town, including Murphy Elementary School off of Valley Drive. Highway 30 travels directly through Murphy, so getting in and out of town and to nearby cities is a breeze. Fenton, Parkdale, and High Ridge are just a few of the surrounding communities. Interstates 44 and 270 are nearby as well.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$63,045
Average: $79,780
Education
1,634
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,717
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Murphy has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
23%
Non-Renters
77%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- World Bird Sanctuary
- Emmenegger Nature Park / Possum Woods
- Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
- Lone Elk County Park
- Suson Park
Military Bases
Airports
- St Louis Lambert International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.