Living in Murphy, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Murphy · Census data 2020–2024
Murphy has 176 residents with a median age of 30.9. The median home value is $47,900.
Murphy is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Murphy at a glance
- Population
- 176
- Median age
- 30.9State: 37
- Median home value
- $47,900State: $199,800
- Homeowners
- 45.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.9%
Is Murphy a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8%.
Cons: Unemployment of 11.5%.
The weather is best in April–May 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 $47,900, 86% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Murphy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 79
- Owner-occupied
- 45.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 54.8%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.41
Murphy demographics
- Population
- 176
- Median age
- 30.9
- Under 18
- 34.1%
- 65 and older
- 8%
- Households
- 73
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 20.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Murphy ›
Education in Murphy
37.9% of adults 25 and older in Murphy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 12.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Murphy
- Unemployment rate
- 11.5%State: 5%
- Average commute
- —State: 22 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 95.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Murphy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy | 176 | — | $47,900 | — |
| Ballou | 161 | $92,734 | — | — |
| Pin Oak Acres | 330 | $103,750 | — | — |
| Cedar Crest | 204 | $79,167 | $211,400 | $578 |
| Locust Grove | 1,453 | $49,398 | $106,900 | $650 |
| Chouteau | 2,129 | $60,208 | $190,100 | $697 |
| Sportsmen Acres | 499 | $54,306 | $142,900 | $1,037 |
| Rocky Point | 821 | $44,881 | $120,200 | $728 |
| Snake Creek | 273 | $108,750 | — | — |
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What is the average home price in Murphy?
The median home value in Murphy is $47,900, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
Is Murphy, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8%. Minuses: unemployment of 11.5%.
What is the median age in Murphy?
The median age in Murphy is 30.9 years (Oklahoma: 37).
What is the unemployment rate in Murphy?
The unemployment rate in Murphy is 11.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Murphy?
37.9% 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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