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Harmony and Safety User Rating 5 rating By ussfa344 ( May 26, 2021) There are many things that make Murphy great, but it's people are number one. I love the diversity here. People from cultures all over the world come here to live in harmony. The schools are amazingly great and the community celebrations are beyond compare because they have th ...Read More at home spun atmosphere, not the "plastic" artificial events of other communities. Ours are free where other communities charge admission. Murphy has the small town charm, yet all the conveniences and features of of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex are only minutes away. The review posted my L.R. should be removed for two reasons. First, it's nearly a decade old and bears no resemblance to the community of today. Second, I was living in Murphy even back then, and what they wrote was not the Murphy of the time. It represents what Murphy may have been prior to the turn of the century. Read Less
Not recommended User Rating 1 rating By L.R. Speech Therapist ( Mar 18, 2012) Hello,

I am a professional who bought a house in this area. Long story short: If you like country bumpkins, this is the place for you. I lived in the Aviary, currently there is not an appropriate school discrict in Murphy; thererfore all of your taxes are provided to the poli ...Read More ce dept. SUV Police potrols are located on every corner, so please don't think about driving 1 mile over the speed limit. The houses are nice but they do not match the location, unless you like living down the street from cow pastures. Murphy is very undeveloped and the reputation is known for people who want a nice house but can only afford to live in cookie cutter houses in country land. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Murphy? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Murphy Central Park
      Waters Edge Park
      Mustang Park
      Preserve at Maxwell Creek
      Timbers Playground
      Timbers Nature Preserve
      Timbers Nature Preserve Park
      Brentwood Park

      Entertainment

      Amphitheatre
      Tom Kimbrough Stadium
      B&B Theaters Wylie 12 at Woodbridge Center
      Wylie Stadium
      Southfork Ranch
      Sachse Historical Society

      Food & Drink

      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Chipotle
      Einstein Bros. Bagels
      Chick-fil-A
      Pie Five Pizza
      Firehouse Subs
      Subway
      Whataburger

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Murphy? Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Murphy.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Murphy? The cost of living in Murphy is 141/100 - which is 52% higher than Texas.
      Murphy
      141

      41% more expensive than average

      Texas
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Murphy? Murphy crime rates are 641, which are 76% lower than Texas
      Total Crime
      641 per 100k people

      72% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 157

      72% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -13%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Murphy? The median income in Murphy is $140,828 which is 157% higher than Texas.
      Median household income
      $140,828155% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $42,64143% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      23% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Murphy a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Murphy home prices? Murphy home prices are $374,000 - which is 162% higher than Texas
      Median home value
      $374,000102% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,150127% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      90%

      41% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Murphy have good schools? The Murphy graduation rate is 92% - which is 18% higher than Texas
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      73%

      52% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      15% lower than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Murphy a good place to live? Murphy has an overall rating of 70% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      70%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      92%

      6 total surveys

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