Big D known as Dallas has big business, big plans, big battles with its sports teams, and as colorful history as it comes. A cow town that grew into a major metropolis when cowboys, ladies of pleasure, and business men hooked up to create an enterprising, innovative, Texas spirited place. Its bedroom communities have served intriguing stories as well. One such town name Murphy comes to mind. An impresario grant made Peters’ colony possible. After much wrangling and accusations, the town formed into a thriving farm community. As time went on and things changed Murphy did not and so fell into disrepair and stagnation. About the mid-1970's the other towns of Plano and Richardson grew providing jobs so Murphy became a commuter community. Now Murphy Texas real estate has blossomed once more with the need of residential housing in the Dallas metropolis and new businesses, new ideas, and families have gathered to create a community of life, love, and laughter.
Murphy has a livability index of 86 according to AreaVibe. Quality schools with a 95% high school graduation rate makes for workers of future endeavors. The retail market profile reports about 29% of its residents have Bachelor’s degrees and about 23% have some kind of college making it a well educated population. Ancestry lists as mostly Scotch Irish and Presbyterian but in recent years with all the growth Murphy has become multicultural and has adapted well to the new expectations. Most residents own their home and are married making Murphy a family community. Population growth from 2000 to 2013 was 529.70% meaning the community has undergone rapid change. Much of the community is new. Median household income lists as $262,600 with median rental at $1688. Mild winters with good fall and spring weather makes it an outdoor haven. But summers can be dry and hot like crack the ground and swallow up a leg. The community is described as close knit with an emphasis on family activities. Life centers around schools and somewhat around church making it a good place to start or finish raising a family.
Most area residents work in management, sales or computer/math occupations. The commute to Dallas is 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic. Area industries list as professional. Scientific, technical, retail or manufacturing. Upscale, upper middle class type residents who care about family and the environment making for a pleasant concerned community. Add in the nearby “can do” spirit and an intriguing community arises.
Murphy Texas has plenty of parks. Murphy Central Park has a splash pad. Coming to the park a visitor becomes greeted with a large arch. A mural tells of Murphy’s early settlers with text to learn a bit of history. A playground of contemporary design invites children to come play. Timbers Nature Preserve Park specializes in sports with 2 grass baseball fields, 1 clay baseball field and 2 soccer fields. The town loves to honor farmers so its Sprouts Farmers Market offers fresh produce organically grown. The emphasis is on healthy eating. Collin County Farmers Market hosts local area farmer produce. Tom Kimbrough Stadium hosts football games residents enjoy. For the kids Murphy Ballet, Gymnastics, Tots to Tumbler, Glee/Musical Theater/Pop serves the physical needs of the population. For adults Orangetheory or 24 Hour Fitness keeps the muscle toned and the residents walk bouncy.
Growing business along the major corridors and people spill out from Dallas looking for property says jobs are plentiful. The Dallas metropolis with its reasonable housing price, well-educated population and ability to entice corporations makes it no surprise many companies relocate here. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics reports Dallas ranked third in the rate of job growth and 3rd in number of jobs added. Professional and business had the largest gain with a 5.1% increase in a year. Other sectors had gains as well but not quite so dramatic. Median income listed as $112,900.
Reports of people camping overnight to just view the latest built homes in Murphy hints as the lack of enough good housing for people. Large lots from 1 to 5 acres gives a wide open spaces feel. Most are single family dwellings with nearly a 95% home owner rate. Many neighborhoods have policies about lawn care as in the service is provided and policies on water conservation. The Dallas area is a drier climate and with all the new growth keeping enough water going to residents during the heat of the summer sometimes involves rationing it or limiting its use for a bit. Most of the housing is new and starts at $200,000 and goes from there. With its proximity to Dallas until the population reaches a point that local commercial enterprises could serve the need better many commuted to Dallas. In recent years’ businesses have made much headway of moving services to the Murphy area. Developers and investors have a window of opportunity to start ground floor enterprises. Area retail marketing studies are going on to determine the best ways to accelerate commercial enterprise growth. Economic development has been on the front burner for some time. The city has created positions within its government structure to help business owners move into the area.
Murphy Texas offers entrepreneurs and well established businessmen some real opportunities to make money on an investment. The families moving in are driving the commercial end to catch up to their needs. With all the family oriented activity Murphy is a good place to buy into and raise a family.
