Murphy
Murphy
About the neighborhood
Murphy offers a peaceful environment with minimal street noise and a calm atmosphere throughout the township. The area features a range of housing options, primarily two and three-bedroom single detached homes alongside some mobile homes. The community includes a good selection of public and private elementary schools within accessible distance. Parking availability is convenient, making driving an efficient mode of transportation for daily activities. Although the terrain is gently sloping, this contributes to the township’s scenic character. Residents benefit from a well-maintained, quiet setting that supports comfortable living amidst a tranquil neighborhood setting.
Highlights
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forRestaurants
Characteristics
Transportation
The best method to navigate Murphy is very often a car. It is convenient to park. This area is not very conducive to bicycling as the cycling network is fairly poor, and there is a considerable amount of elevation changes. Murphy is also not very suitable for pedestrians as very few daily errands can be run without a vehicle.
Services
In vast majority cases, a car is needed in Murphy to reach the nearest supermarket. A limited selection of restaurants is available in this area as well. Concerning education, high schools and primary schools are not abundant in this township, and thus not always within a short distance. Locals have the choice between public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level.
Character
People who prefer a relaxed ambience will enjoy Murphy. Murphy is very quiet, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic.
Car friendly10.0
Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly2.6
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly1.6
Very few or no pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost never practical or pleasant
Restaurants2.8
Some restaurants within a short drive
Groceries1.4
Few or no groceries within a short drive
Shopping1.4
Few or no shops within a short drive
Cafes1.6
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet9.6
Virtually no sources of noise nearby
Nightlife1.6
Few or no bars within a short drive
Vibrant0.8
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $25,736
- Median Household Income
- $46,977
Housing Type
- 73.8% SINGLE DETACHED
- 0.1% SEMI DETACHED
- 4.9% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 0.9% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.4% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 19.8% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 73.8%
- Semi detached
- 0.1%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 4.9%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 0.9%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.4%
- Mobile
- 19.8%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 47.2%
- 0 to 4
- 5.5%
- 5 to 9
- 5.3%
- 10 to 14
- 5.3%
- 15 to 19
- 3.4%
- 20 to 24
- 5.2%
- 25 to 29
- 6.9%
- 30 to 34
- 5.3%
- 35 to 39
- 5.2%
- 40 to 44
- 5.8%
- 45 to 49
- 4.7%
- 50 to 54
- 7.0%
- 55 to 59
- 7.3%
- 60 to 64
- 6.2%
- 65 to 69
- 8.1%
- 70 to 74
- 8.2%
- 75 to 79
- 4.7%
- 80 to 84
- 3.4%
- 85 and over
- 2.5%
Education Level
- 8.7% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 31.2% HIGH SCHOOL
- 21.4% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 13.0% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 17.8% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 6.2% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.9% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.8% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 8.7%
- High School
- 31.2%
- Some college, no degree
- 21.4%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 13.0%
- Bachelor's degree
- 17.8%
- Master's degree
- 6.2%
- Professional degree
- 0.9%
- PhD
- 0.8%
Commute Mode
- 2.0% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 88.4% DRIVE
- 2.2% OTHER
- Foot
- 2.0%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 88.4%
- Other
- 2.2%
- None
- 7.3%
Comparable Listings in Murphy
Virtual Tour
1985 ANDREWS RDMURPHY, NC 28906
3
2
1,836 SQ FT
Listing by Appalachian Land Company
MLS® #: 435355
1985 ANDREWS RDMURPHY, NC 28906
3
2
1,836 SQ FT
Listing by Appalachian Land Company
MLS® #: 100597767
65 OLD TOMOTLA RDMARBLE, NC 28905
N/A
N/A
0.06 SQ FT
Listing by Remax Mountain Properties
MLS® #: 100597116
65 OLD TOMOTLA RDMARBLE, NC 28905
N/A
N/A
0.06 SQ FT
Listing by Remax Mountain Properties
MLS® #: 100597117
New Listing
65 OLD TOMOTLA RD LOT 61MARBLE, NC 28905
N/A
N/A
0.06 SQ FT
Listing by Remax Mountain Properties
MLS® #: 100608203
Virtual Tour
1701 ANDREWS RDMURPHY, NC 28906
N/A
0
1.51 SQ FT
Listing by Exit Realty Mtn View Prop.
MLS® #: 98524257
New Listing
1271 ANDREWS RDMURPHY, NC 28906
N/A
N/A
21.73 SQ FT
Listing by Remax Town & Country
MLS® #: 100605968
New Listing
1271 ANDREWS RDMURPHY, NC 28906
N/A
N/A
21.73 SQ FT
Listing by Remax Town & Country
MLS® #: 100605957
Virtual Tour
55 LAUREL SPRING DRMURPHY, NC 28906
2
2
933 SQ FT
Listing by Remax Town & Country - Murphy
MLS® #: 435463
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