Murphy, Texas
Quick Statistics
Murphy is a community in Collin County, Texas, home to about 21,188 people spread across 5.7 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $61,722 a year, and a typical home is worth about $555,500. About 69.3% of adults hold a college degree, and 89.0% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 20 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Texas towns GeoStat tracks, Murphy ranks number 154 of 1,795 in population, number 48 in median household income, number 78 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Murphy typically top out near 94°F in July, while January nights average about 34°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Parker, TX | 3.2 mi. | 5,999 |
| 2. | Sachse, TX | 3.7 mi. | 30,491 |
| 3. | St. Paul, TX | 3.8 mi. | 879 |
| 4. | Wylie, TX | 4.8 mi. | 60,334 |
| 5. | Lucas, TX | 6.1 mi. | 8,351 |
| 6. | Richardson, TX | 6.5 mi. | 118,731 |
| 7. | Allen, TX | 7.5 mi. | 110,265 |
| 8. | Garland, TX | 7.5 mi. | 246,844 |
What is the population of Murphy, Texas?
Murphy has a population of about 21,188 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Murphy, Texas in?
Murphy is located in Collin County, Texas.
What is the median home value in Murphy, Texas?
The median home value in Murphy is about $555,500, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Murphy, Texas?
The median personal income in Murphy is about $61,722 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Murphy, Texas?
Since 1950, 55 tornadoes have been recorded in Collin County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Murphy, Texas?
Typical July highs run about 94 degrees and January lows about 34 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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