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Murphy, Missouri houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Murphy, MO (Jefferson County) — Census median home value $177,500, county listing prices up about 0.8% over the past year. Market data for Murphy houses and the broader area.
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Murphy, MO is in Jefferson County, Missouri — this guide covers houses in Murphy and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 8,566, with a median household income of $73,373. Census data puts Murphy houses at a median value of $177,500 (all owner-occupied homes); Jefferson County's current median listing price runs $331,400, up about 0.8% over the past year.
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Market overview
Murphy housing market
Murphy is in Jefferson County, Missouri. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Murphy and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$177,500
Population (Census ACS)
8,566
Median household income
$73,373
County price trend (2025)
3.95% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Murphy market snapshot
Population
8,566
County
Jefferson County
Median Household Income
$73,373
Median Home Value (city)
$177,500
Median Listing Price (Jefferson County)
$331,400
Median Gross Rent
$961/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+0.8%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Murphy's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $177,500. Separately, Jefferson County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $331,400. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Jefferson County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.95% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Murphy has an estimated population of 8,566 and a median household income of $73,373, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Murphy's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.4x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 16% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Murphy
County guide: Jefferson County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Murphy.
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Nearby communities include Parkdale, High Ridge, Peaceful Village, Byrnes Mill, Arnold, Eureka, Scotsdale, Kimmswick, Imperial, Barnhart, LaBarque Creek, Cedar Hill, Lake Tekakwitha, Cedar Hill Lakes, Pevely, Horine.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Fenton (~3.2 mi), Valley Park (~4.0 mi), Sunset Hills (~4.9 mi), Twin Oaks (~5.2 mi), Manchester (~6.4 mi), Sappington (~6.5 mi), Kirkwood (~7.0 mi), Winchester (~7.1 mi), Crestwood (~7.3 mi), Concord (~7.4 mi), Des Peres (~7.7 mi), Ballwin (~7.9 mi), Oakland (~8.0 mi), Grantwood Village (~8.2 mi), Green Park (~8.3 mi), Lakeshire (~8.6 mi).
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Census & home facts
Murphy data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
8,566
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$177,500
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$73,373
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$961
County FHFA annual change (2025)
3.95%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$331,400
Census place type
CDP
County
Jefferson County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
3.86 sq mi
Census GEOID
2950834
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Murphy
Schools
FOX C-6 — 18 schools, 10,707 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Jefferson addresses may be served by FOX C-6, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Murphy FAQ
What are houses worth in Murphy, MO?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Murphy at $177,500. Jefferson County's current median listing price runs $331,400, up about 0.8% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Murphy, MO?
For owner-occupied houses in Murphy, Census ACS data shows a median value of $177,500. Active listing prices in Jefferson County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Murphy, MO?
Murphy houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Jefferson County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Murphy, MO?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Murphy's population at approximately 8,566.
What's the median rent in Murphy, MO?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Murphy at approximately $961 per month.
What is the median household income in Murphy, MO?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Murphy at approximately $73,373.
Is the Murphy housing market growing?
Jefferson County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.95% annual change in 2025.
Is Murphy, MO affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Murphy's median home value at about 2.4 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 16% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Murphy, MO?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest FOX C-6 for many Murphy addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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