Living in Murphys Estates, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Murphys Estates · Census data 2020–2024
Murphys Estates has 1,064 residents with a median age of 46.1. The median household income is $89,531 (29% higher than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $189,300.
Murphys Estates is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Murphys Estates at a glance
- Population
- 1,064
- Median age
- 46.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $89,531State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $189,300State: $259,000
- Homeowners
- 91.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Murphys Estates a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 29% higher than the South Carolina median; home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: A poverty rate of 14.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Murphys Estates
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Murphys Estates the median home value is $189,300, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,403 a month in housing costs.
Murphys Estates median household income
The median household income in Murphys Estates is $89,531 and the income per person is $38,708. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Murphys Estates: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 596
- Owner-occupied
- 91.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.1%
- Vacant
- 29.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.54
Murphys Estates demographics
- Population
- 1,064
- Median age
- 46.1
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 18.4%
- Households
- 419
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 2.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Murphys Estates ›
Education in Murphys Estates
20.5% of adults 25 and older in Murphys Estates have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 9.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Murphys Estates
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 1.7%
- Drive alone
- 80.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.8%
Murphys Estates vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murphys Estates | 1,064 | $89,531 | $189,300 | — |
| Belvedere | 5,180 | $53,021 | $143,500 | $987 |
| North Augusta | 25,653 | $86,092 | $233,600 | $1,169 |
| Clearwater | 3,319 | $51,731 | $158,100 | $735 |
| Burnettown | 3,135 | $50,347 | $189,800 | $932 |
| Graniteville | 2,056 | $38,938 | $112,200 | $945 |
| Langley | 1,310 | $53,646 | $99,100 | $871 |
| Warrenville | 1,042 | $53,418 | $75,500 | $1,302 |
| Gloverville | 2,505 | $52,197 | $89,800 | $1,204 |
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What is the median household income in Murphys Estates, SC?
The median household income in Murphys Estates is $89,531, 29% higher than the South Carolina median of $69,324 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Murphys Estates?
The median home value in Murphys Estates is $189,300, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
Is Murphys Estates, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 29% higher than the South Carolina median; home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: a poverty rate of 14.6%.
What is the median age in Murphys Estates?
The median age in Murphys Estates is 46.1 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Murphys Estates?
The average commute to work in Murphys Estates is 25 minutes; 1.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Murphys Estates?
The unemployment rate in Murphys Estates is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Murphys Estates?
20.5% of adults in Murphys Estates 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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