Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
13%
Murphy
Murphy, TX Area Guide
A laidback locale that still has plenty of Texas charm
Upscale
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Suburban
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Events
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Close-Knit
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Great Schools
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Murphy is just 25 miles from Dallas-Fort Worth, and has become one of the area’s most sought-after suburbs. A tight-knit town with plenty of bustling new businesses, Murphy continues to draw in new families thanks to its top-rated schools and fun-filled events.
The bulk of Murphy is residential, but at its center is a collection of shopping centers and restaurants that will cater to most daily needs. Chain restaurants and local fare alike lie along North Murphy Road. Murphy Central Park is where the community gathers for the Craft Beer Festival and Maize Days, when carnival rides, food venders, and local musicians fill the park to celebrate all things corn.
Murphy is full of new developments, and there’s a variety of homes and apartments that will fit any renter’s style or budget. With Dallas and Lavon Lake nearby, you’ll seldom be without something to do.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$144,178
Average: $168,214
Education
8,322
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,536
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Murphy has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
6%
Non-Renters
94%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
35%
Other Education
65%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Murphy, TX is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
577 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
518 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,011 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,170 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Breckinridge Park
- Creek Hollow Park
- Woods Park
- Crowley Park
- Spring Creek Forest Preserve
Military Bases
Airports
- Dallas Love Field
- Dallas-Fort Worth 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.