Living in Murphy, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Murphy · Census data 2020–2024
Murphy has 8,285 residents with a median age of 39.2. The median household income is $72,233 (about the same as the Missouri median), the median home value is $184,700, the median rent is $1,056/month.
Murphy at a glance
- Population
- 8,285
- Median age
- 39.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $72,233State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $184,700State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,056/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 80.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.4%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Murphy a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Missouri median; home values 20% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%.
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 $184,700, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,056 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,276 a month in housing costs.
Murphy median household income
The median household income in Murphy is $72,233 and the income per person is $36,480. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Murphy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,801
- Owner-occupied
- 80.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.6%
- Vacant
- 8.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.38
Murphy demographics
- Population
- 8,285
- Median age
- 39.2
- Under 18
- 20.7%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 3,481
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Murphy ›
Education in Murphy
22.4% of adults 25 and older in Murphy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Murphy
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 13.2%
- Drive alone
- 72.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Murphy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy | 8,285 | $72,233 | $184,700 | $1,056 |
| Parkdale | 204 | $75,625 | $167,300 | — |
| Fenton | 4,088 | $101,000 | $374,500 | $1,622 |
| High Ridge | 3,714 | $70,917 | $172,200 | $983 |
| Peaceful Village | 117 | $58,382 | $260,000 | $865 |
| Valley Park | 6,795 | $67,898 | $251,000 | $1,443 |
| Sunset Hills | 9,112 | $138,144 | $523,800 | — |
| Twin Oaks | 734 | $120,151 | $298,800 | $1,778 |
| Byrnes Mill | 3,189 | $98,576 | $306,200 | $1,137 |
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What is the median household income in Murphy, MO?
The median household income in Murphy is $72,233, about the same as the Missouri median of $70,702 (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 $184,700, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Murphy?
The median gross rent in Murphy is $1,056 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is Murphy, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Missouri median; home values 20% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%.
What is the median age in Murphy?
The median age in Murphy is 39.2 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Murphy?
The average commute to work in Murphy is 25 minutes; 13.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Murphy?
The unemployment rate in Murphy is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Murphy?
22.4% 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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