Murphy, Texas

Small Texas city with local appeal

Southwest Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro

WhereAtHome Score

72.9

C-

out of 100

Overview

Murphy is a Texas city with a population of approximately 20,920, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $573,140. Median household income is $152,847.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 20,920 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $573,140 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $152,847 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 32.4 minutes
  • Part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

20,920

Source: Census ACS

$573,140

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$152,847

Source: Census ACS

32.4 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

13

Source: Walk Score

133 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Collin County (county-level results)

43%
54%
Democrat 222,115
Republican 279,534
Leans R+11.2

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 35.8/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 73.4/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 35.6/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 95/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 13/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 66.8/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 72.9

Location

Murphy, TX (33.0151, -96.6130)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.