Murphy, NC Housing Market & City Data

Explore key insights and real experiences from people who call Murphy home. Use the data below as a starting point to compare and discover what makes this city a great place to live.

5.0

Average City Rating

1,657

Population Estimate

$158,276

Median Home Value

92.0%

Employment Rate

25.3%

Bachelor's Degree+

Murphy City Reviews

Real experiences from people who call Murphy home.

5.0

(1 Reviews)

Coyle Olsen

Dec 31, 2024

Embrace the mountain life. Murphy offers a charming escape from the hustle and bustle. Nestled in the scenic mountains of western North Carolina, it boasts breathtaking views, abundant outdoor recreation, and a slower pace of life. Murphy maintains a strong sense of community, but it's a small town. Amenities and conveniences may be more limited compared to larger cities. Be prepared for a more rural experience with potential challenges in accessing specialized services or finding certain conveniences

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Housing & Demographic Overview

Key insights about the community

Data as of October 2026

HOUSING DATA (October 2026)

Median Price per SqFt$256

Median Listing Price$387,000

Median Days on Market96

Active Listings318

New Listings76

Total Listings (Active + Pending)373

Avg Listing Price$491,255

Avg Listing Price Change MoM-1%

Avg Listing Price Change YoY-0%

HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW

Family Size2.81

Family Dual Income34.5

Median Household Income$30,962

Median Individual Income$18,910

Home Ownership47.0%

Home Value$158,276

Median Rent$631

Rent Burden44.4%

Poverty27.5%

EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS

EDUCATION

No Highschool Degree or GED10.6%
Highschool Education28.7%
Some College35.4%
Bachelors Degree16.2%
Graduate Degree9.1%
Total College or Above25.3%
Stem Degree31.9%

GENDER BREAKDOWN

Male45.8%
Female54.2%

MARITAL STATUS

Married45.0%
Divorced20.0%
Never Married24.5%
Widowed10.5%

CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN

CITY DATA

CityMurphy

State IDNC

Population1,657

AGE BREAKDOWN

Age Group	% of Population
Under 18	16.1%
19–29	13.6%
30–39	12.4%
40–49	11.5%

Age Group	% of Population
50–59	17.5%
60–69	17.0%
70–79	8.2%
80+	3.5%

WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER

WORKFORCE

Labor Force Participation49.7%

Unemployment Rate8.0%

Disabled23.2%

ETHNICITY

White85.5%

Black7.2%

Asian2.2%

Native American2.4%

Pacific Islander0.0%

Other0.8%

Multiple1.9%

OTHER

Hispanic3.7%

Limited English5.0%

Health Uninsured19.0%

Veteran8.7%

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