Living in Murphy, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Murphy · Census data 2020–2024
Murphy has 170 residents with a median age of 53.3. The median household income is $76,116 (about the same as the Idaho median), the median home value is $317,900.
Murphy is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Murphy at a glance
- Population
- 170
- Median age
- 53.3State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $76,116State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $317,900State: $418,600
- Homeowners
- 75.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.5%
Is Murphy a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 24% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Idaho median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Murphy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Murphy the median home value is $317,900, 4% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Murphy median household income
The median household income in Murphy is $76,116 and the income per person is $32,950. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Murphy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 61
- Owner-occupied
- 75.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.6%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.43
Murphy demographics
- Population
- 170
- Median age
- 53.3
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 25.3%
- Households
- 61
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 37.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Murphy ›
Education in Murphy
7.5% of adults 25 and older in Murphy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Murphy
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- —State: 22 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.5%
Murphy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy | 170 | $76,116 | $317,900 | — |
| Melba | 617 | $45,750 | $301,200 | $1,067 |
| Kuna | 27,158 | $96,219 | $423,900 | $1,774 |
| Nampa | 110,319 | $74,279 | $370,800 | $1,420 |
| Marsing | 1,306 | $70,202 | $347,200 | $654 |
| Grand View | 472 | $58,092 | $173,900 | $777 |
| Meridian | 130,138 | $100,795 | $531,600 | $1,805 |
| Jordan Valley | 180 | $55,893 | $167,200 | — |
| Caldwell | 66,516 | $73,058 | $367,300 | $1,264 |
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What is the median household income in Murphy, ID?
The median household income in Murphy is $76,116, about the same as the Idaho median of $77,800 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Murphy?
The median home value in Murphy is $317,900, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
Is Murphy, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 24% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Idaho median.
What is the median age in Murphy?
The median age in Murphy is 53.3 years (Idaho: 37.3).
What is the unemployment rate in Murphy?
The unemployment rate in Murphy is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Murphy?
7.5% of adults in Murphy have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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