Cody Farris
Compass RE Texas, LLC.
(469) 416-3906
122 Total Sales
1 in Murphy
Murphy
Located in Collin County
It can be easy to label Murphy a bedroom community within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, but this suburban city has a lot going on. “Our town is very active,” says Jackie Hurtado, a local Realtor with eXp Realty. “We have several events during the year.” With a flourishing public parks system, the city has a scenic setting for those events. Come to Murphy Central Park every Friday night each June for live music as part of the Sounds at Sundown concert series. Or catch a family-friendly movie on weekends in May. With an amphitheater that can seat up to 3,000 people, this park is well-suited for large community events.
Murphy has grown quickly over the last couple of decades, and houses in the city reflect that growth. You can still find older ranch-style homes spread out on large lots, but most of what you’ll see in the town is newer homes in planned subdivisions. These large homes come with brick and stone exteriors and are closer together than their older counterparts, but still have enough room that you won’t feel crammed in with your neighbors.
Built-in garages are standard in these subdivisions, but they’re usually located on the side of the home, leaving the front looking neat and tidy. Because most of the subdivisions are relatively new, the trees haven’t filled in to the point where they offer plenty of shade in the community, but they do add a touch of natural beauty to the homes. Sidewalks line the neighborhood streets, giving residents room for a stroll through the area. Hurtado says depending on which subdivision you look at, you can find homes listed for anywhere from $600,000 to $1 million.
In addition to the amphitheater, Murphy Central Park has plenty of other fun to enjoy. The park has a stocked fishing pond, playground, picnic facilities and 5 acres of multi-use sports fields. A half-mile walking trail through the park connects to the longer Maxwell Creek Trails, an extensive network of nature trails that follow the meandering Maxwell Creek north to south through the city. The system includes concrete hike and bike trails, off-road dirt trails and granite nature trails. The trails will connect to a larger Collin County Trails System when completed.
Students in Murphy might attend Boggess Elementary School, Murphy Middle School, CA McMillen High School and Plano East Senior High School. Each of the schools receives an A overall rating from Niche. McMillen High School serves students in grades nine and 10 and offers a range of elective courses in fine arts, engineering and computer technology. Students can participate in extracurricular activities like National Honor Society, orchestra, choir and several sports teams.
The intersection of Murphy Road and FM 544 is the town’s commercial hub, with several chain restaurants lining the streets. There are also a few popular local restaurants here, such as The BackYard. This low-key spot is focused on food and fun. With a barbecue-centric menu and a patio featuring cornhole and picnic tables, it’s a popular spot to spend a weekend evening. When you want to cook at home, you can pick up groceries at the local Sprouts Farmers Market or Walmart Supercenter.
With its unique parks, highly rated schools and popular local restaurants, there is a whole lot more to Murphy than just a bedroom community.
Written By
Jessica Haddad
Photography Contributed By
Stacey Callaway
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Drew Webster
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Cody Farris
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Missy Fournet
Missy Fournet
Keller Williams Realty Allen
(469) 660-1192
80 Total Sales
2 in Murphy
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Brian Rouseau
Brian Rouseau
EXP REALTY
(866) 687-1090
39 Total Sales
1 in Murphy
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Tonya Peek
Tonya Peek
Coldwell Banker Realty Frisco
(469) 557-5244
613 Total Sales
3 in Murphy
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Viren Shah
Viren Shah
VP Realty Services
(469) 754-9085
241 Total Sales
3 in Murphy
$654K - $710K Price Range
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Jocelyn Mills
Jocelyn Mills
Keller Williams Realty
(817) 670-9023
88 Total Sales
1 in Murphy
Schools
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- Pre-K to 4th
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- 6th to 8th
- Public
- 9th to 10th
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Parks in this Area
Aviary Park
Waters Edge Park
Travis Farm Park
The Preserve at Maxwell Creek Trails
North Hill Park
Timbers Nature Preserve Park (City Park)
Murphy Central Park
Mustang Park
Liberty Ridge Park
Murphy Housing Trends
On average, homes in Murphy, TX sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Murphy, TX over the last 12 months is $579,900, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$649,500
Median Sale Price
$579,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$629,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
161
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$204
Area Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
5,417
Number of Homes for Sale
59
Median Year Built
2003
Months of Supply
4.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,258
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,718
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,761
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 30Open Sat 12PM - 2PM
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Saturday, Aug 30Open Sat 10AM - 12PM
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Murphy Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
21,915
Median Age
41
Population under 18
27.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$144,178
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$168,214
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.5%
College Graduates
54.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
95°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
57
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.
