Living in Murchison, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Murchison · Census data 2020–2024
Murchison has 568 residents with a median age of 39. The median household income is $56,908 (27% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $162,500, the median rent is $1,097/month.
Murchison is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Murchison at a glance
- Population
- 568
- Median age
- 39State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $56,908State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $162,500State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,097/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 66.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.1%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Murchison a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 9.5%; a poverty rate of 21.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Murchison
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Murchison the median home value is $162,500, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,097 per month, which is 25% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,338 a month in housing costs.
Murchison median household income
The median household income in Murchison is $56,908 and the income per person is $31,233. 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Murchison: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 251
- Owner-occupied
- 66.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.9%
- Vacant
- 12%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.57
Murchison demographics
- Population
- 568
- Median age
- 39
- Under 18
- 20.6%
- 65 and older
- 27.3%
- Households
- 221
- Foreign-born
- 6.3%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Murchison ›
Education in Murchison
11.1% of adults 25 and older in Murchison have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Murchison
- Unemployment rate
- 9.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Drive alone
- 80.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91%
Murchison vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murchison | 568 | $56,908 | $162,500 | $1,097 |
| Athens | 13,200 | $67,984 | $210,800 | $1,112 |
| Callender Lake | 744 | $44,444 | $111,000 | — |
| Brownsboro | 1,658 | $62,250 | $197,800 | $1,246 |
| Edom | 315 | $96,417 | $212,500 | $1,125 |
| Ben Wheeler | 1,792 | $120,523 | $268,400 | — |
| Moore Station | 155 | $36,979 | $101,800 | — |
| Eustace | 1,039 | $68,250 | $192,900 | $1,007 |
| Log Cabin | 998 | $53,438 | — | $1,076 |
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What is the median household income in Murchison, TX?
The median household income in Murchison is $56,908, 27% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Murchison?
The median home value in Murchison is $162,500, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Murchison?
The median gross rent in Murchison is $1,097 per month, about 25% of household income.
Is Murchison, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 9.5%; a poverty rate of 21.3%.
What is the median age in Murchison?
The median age in Murchison is 39 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Murchison?
The average commute to work in Murchison is 29 minutes; 4.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Murchison?
The unemployment rate in Murchison is 9.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Murchison?
11.1% of adults in Murchison 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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