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Murphy, Texas, in Collin county, is 5 miles E of Plano, Texas (center to center) and 18 miles NE of Dallas, Texas. The people of the city are in the Dallas metropolitan area. Murphy has a population of 3,099.
In Murphy, about 78% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Murphy. "Full house" describes much of the households in the city, with the many large families there. Murphy is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.
Among adults, males are better represented than women in the city.
In 2000, Murphy had a median family income of $87,214. Murphy is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Murphy isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The city benefits from its educated workforce. Murphy, compared to most cities like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Murphy residents, with $5,500. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In Murphy, 95% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Murphy has higher property taxes than most places in Texas, which provides more money for local schools and services.
In Murphy, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Murphy strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Murphy to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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Detailed pages on related topics: Murphy travel • Murphy mortgages and property.
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