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Murphy
  • Suburb of Dallas, TX
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Suburb
Dallas

Murphy

#4 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Collin County
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Murphy is a suburb of Dallas with a population of 20,655. 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 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
    20,655
    Suburb of
    Dallas
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $396,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,213
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      10%
    • Own
      90%
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    Murphy Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      9.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      4.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      9.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      85.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      912.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      19.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      19%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      6%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      21%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      22%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      32%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      15%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Murphy

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $147,257
    National
    $69,021
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