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Murphy

#5 in Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Dallas-Fort Worth Area
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Dallas, TX
  • 73 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      A-
    4. Nightlife
      B-
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      A+
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Murphy is a suburb of Dallas with a population of 20,361. Murphy is in Collin County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Murphy offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Murphy there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families live in Murphy and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Murphy are highly rated.
    About Murphy...
    Population
    20,361

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $324,700
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $2,137
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      15%
    • Own
      85%
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    Murphy Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      33.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      4.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      9.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      28.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      483.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      23.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      16%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      8%
    • 35-44 years
      18%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      9%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      17%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      39%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      22%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      15%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      13%

    Working in Murphy

    Jobs
    A+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $128,519
    National
    $55,322
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    Murphy Reviews

    73 reviews
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    The city of murphy is very small, but tight-knit. All of the residents are friendly, which makes it easier to build relationships with people and interact with neighbors! Also, Murphy hosts many fun events during the year such as Maize Days, which is a mini fair! Everyone comes out to city hall and central park to eat, play carnival games, and fellowship with other people while listening to some great music! However, the only thing I could change about Murphy is the inclusivity of minority groups. I am an African-American male, but I also identify myself as a gay male in the community. Sometimes the lack of representation by different groups is devastating, such as the overpowering white dominance in town meetings and the town newspaper. This allows all decisions or influences to be biased. I understand that people cannot change immediately, but if I could bring awareness to my hometown by addressing the lack of inclusiveness, I know I can make a difference for future generations.
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    The traffic isn't that great, but that's not because of the city, it's the marketplace; it keeps the place quite busy. It's a great marketplace though, with stores for groceries, a diversity of restaurants, a couple of cozy little churches, and definitely a diversity in people. There's lots of South and East Asians in Murphy, no doubt about it!
    Murphy, the perfect little town. In some ways, it is still that little town it was 7 years ago, but now there are bustling business, new restaurants, a massive grocery store at convenience to every necessity. At the center of the city, there is a middle school, and within a 3 minute walking distance, the junior high school. This small town has every service within the town's border. The people are so nice, the neighborhoods are clean, and the infrastructure remains modern and updated.