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Murphy, TX

Murphy, TX.

Population: 24,200 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Murphy, TX is $571,901 — down 4.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $576,000 after a median 43 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,047/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hail, tornado, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$571,901

Median home value

-4.4%

1-year change

43

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$571,901
1-year appreciation
-4.4%
3-year appreciation
-6.2%
5-year appreciation
+18.3%
10-year appreciation
+59.4%
All-time peak (2024-05)
$627,768
House Price Index (state)
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$576,000
Median list price
$615,000
Median price per sqft
$192
1-year sale-price change
-3.2%
Median days on market
43 days
Homes sold (recent period)
54
For-sale inventory
90
Sale-to-list ratio
97.6%
Active listings
60
1-year forecast
-0.9%
Days to pending
42 days
New listings (monthly)
32

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,047/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$2,380/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,470/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,900/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,650/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,640/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
BOGGESS EL, MURPHY MIDDLE, MARTHA HUNT EL, C A MCMILLEN H S

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hail, tornado, coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Very High · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 59% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
17.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
RSR Corp. (22.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
43.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
261
Days with Moderate air quality
74
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
154

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
253,554
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
210,788

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
56
Nearest airport
Fordlane Flyers Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dallas Love Field (DAL) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
35
Hospitals include
PARKLAND HEALTH & HOSPITAL SYSTEM, CHILDRENS MEDICAL CTR OF DALLAS, BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+8,298 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,005
Housing built before 1970
1.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
83.4%
Median annual property tax
$8,608
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
88.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
471,091
Average weekly wage
$1,654
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
14,331

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MurphyState medianUS median
Median home value$571,901$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$576,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market43 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$3,047/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$8,608$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Murphy, TX?
$571,901.
What is the median sale price in Murphy, TX?
$576,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Murphy, TX?
Median days on market: 43 days.
What is typical rent in Murphy, TX?
Typical rent: $3,047/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Murphy, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, tornado, coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm.
Is Murphy, TX in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Murphy, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 59% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Murphy, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Murphy, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Murphy, TX?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Murphy, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 12.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Murphy, TX?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Murphy, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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