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Murphy
Murphy
About the neighborhood
Murphy, located in Cherokee County, North Carolina, offers a serene and calming atmosphere with minimal street noise and city bustle. The community features predominantly single detached homes and townhouses, many constructed in the mid-20th century, providing a charming blend of classic and enduring architecture. Residents benefit from being near primary schools and have convenient access to local pharmacies and several nearby restaurants. This town is designed with car travel in mind, ensuring that major roads and highways are easily reachable, along with ample parking options. Though bicycling infrastructure is limited, the peaceful environment makes Murphy a tranquil place to settle.
Highlights
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forElementary Schools
Characteristics
Transportation
Cars are a great medium of transportation in Murphy. Nearby highways are very easy to reach from anywhere in this town, and parking is generally easy. Murphy is not particularly bike-friendly since there is a considerable amount of slopes, and the cycling infrastructure is rather limited. Getting around as a pedestrian is also not very practical for home buyers in this town since few daily errands can be run without a car.
Services
Locals will value that wherever their property is located in this town, primary schools are close by. However, it can be very hard to reach high schools from houses for sale in Murphy. Locals have the choice between public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level. Concerning food, buying one's groceries often necessitates the use of a vehicle in this town. Nonetheless, pharmacies are typically very easy to reach as a pedestrian and sell some staple foods. There are also a few choices for those who care about close by restaurants and cafes.
Character
Murphy is a very good town to buy a home in for those who prefer a calm atmosphere. Murphy is very quiet overall, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue.
Car friendly10.0
Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly4.6
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly3.2
A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant
Restaurants4.8
Variety of restaurants within a short drive
Groceries3.6
Some groceries within a short drive
Shopping4.2
Variety of shops within a short drive
Cafes2.2
Some cafés within a short drive
Quiet8.6
Very few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife2.8
Some bars within a short drive
Vibrant1.2
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $25,710
- Median Household Income
- $54,879
Housing Type
- 79.5% SINGLE DETACHED
- 0.6% SEMI DETACHED
- 9.6% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 0.7% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.6% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 8.9% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 79.5%
- Semi detached
- 0.6%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 9.6%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 0.7%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.6%
- Mobile
- 8.9%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 44
- 0 to 4
- 6.6%
- 5 to 9
- 5.3%
- 10 to 14
- 2.9%
- 15 to 19
- 4.2%
- 20 to 24
- 4.6%
- 25 to 29
- 10.1%
- 30 to 34
- 4.5%
- 35 to 39
- 8.6%
- 40 to 44
- 5.6%
- 45 to 49
- 3.5%
- 50 to 54
- 9.0%
- 55 to 59
- 7.1%
- 60 to 64
- 4.7%
- 65 to 69
- 10.0%
- 70 to 74
- 4.2%
- 75 to 79
- 4.4%
- 80 to 84
- 3.5%
- 85 and over
- 0.6%
Education Level
- 9.6% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 27.9% HIGH SCHOOL
- 22.5% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 6.4% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 25.4% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 4.9% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 2.4% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.5% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 9.6%
- High School
- 27.9%
- Some college, no degree
- 22.5%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 6.4%
- Bachelor's degree
- 25.4%
- Master's degree
- 4.9%
- Professional degree
- 2.4%
- PhD
- 0.5%
Commute Mode
- 5.8% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.5% TRANSIT
- 87.8% DRIVE
- 1.2% OTHER
- Foot
- 5.8%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.5%
- Drive
- 87.8%
- Other
- 1.2%
- None
- 4.6%
Comparable Listings in Murphy
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117 MAUNEY STMURPHY, NC 28906
3
2
1,128 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Exit Realty Mtn View Prop.
MLS® #: 98544155
117 MAUNEY STMURPHY, NC 28906
3
2
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Listing Broker: Exit Realty Mountain View Properties
MLS® #: 431313
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HERITAGE TRLBRASSTOWN, NC 28902
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3.02 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Remax Mountain Properties
MLS® #: 98543722
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992 VALLEY RIVER AVEMURPHY, NC 28906
3
2
1,514 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Remax Town & Country
MLS® #: 100579977
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844 CONNAHETTA STMURPHY, NC 28906
2
2
1,100 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Lyons Construction And Realty, Inc.
MLS® #: 4417498
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844 CONNAHETTA STMURPHY, NC 28906
2
2
1,100 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Lyons Construction And Realty, Inc.
MLS® #: 264171
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