Murphy City Property Records in Missouri

Murphy is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Missouri, in the Arnold and Fenton area south of St. Louis, with suburban subdivisions and some wooded acreage. Property records come from Jefferson County and the state.

Deeds, deeds of trust and subdivision plats are recorded by the Jefferson County Recorder of Deeds in Hillsboro. The Jefferson County Assessor maintains parcel ownership and assessment information, and the Jefferson County Collector of Revenue provides tax bills and payment records. Permits and land use in unincorporated areas are overseen by the Jefferson County Department of Planning and Zoning. Court actions affecting property can be located through the Jefferson County Circuit Clerk and Missouri Case.net of the Missouri Judiciary, and older documents may be requested from the Missouri State Archives.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$73,373
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$177,500
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$1,541
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
0.87%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$961 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
80%
Population
Population:
8,566

Murphy Property and Community Statistics

What Is the Population Profile of Murphy

Murphy's racial and ethnic composition is shown through population counts and percentages for each group. White residents are the largest group at 85% (7,250 people), followed by Two + Races at 10% (828 people) and Hispanic residents at 4% (358 people). The data also lists Other Race at 0.88% (75 people), Asian at 0.48% (41 people), Black at 0.13% (11 people), American Indian at 0.03% (3 people), and Pacific Islander at 0% (0 people).

White
85%
7,250
Two + Races
10%
828
Hispanic
4%
358
Other Race
0.88%
75
Asian
0.48%
41
Black
0.13%
11
American Indian
0.03%
3
Pacific Islander
0%
0

Murphy, Ratings Compared Across Missouri B

Murphy's ratings cover different aspects of life in the city, including costs, housing, parks, jobs, schools, and everyday amenities. The three highest-rated categories are Cost of Living (A-), Access to Parks (A-), and Housing (A-). Other notable ratings include Access to Outdoor Activities (B+), Jobs (B+), Public Schools (B-), and Walkability (B-), while Health & Fitness (C+) and Access to Bars (C+) are among the lowest. Together, these ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.

Public Schools
Public Schools
B-
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
A-
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
C+
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
B+
Nightlife
Nightlife
B
Weather
Weather
B-
Commute
Commute
B-
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
C+
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
B
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
B+
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
A-
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
B-
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
B
Good for Families
Good for Families
B
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
B
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
B
Housing
Housing
A-
Jobs
Jobs
B+
Walkability
Walkability
B-

How Educated Is Murphy

Murphy's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (35%), Some College (16%), and Bachelor Degree (15%). The data also includes other available education levels.

High School
35%
Some College
16%
Bachelor Degree
15%
Associate Degree
13%
Below High School
9%
Masters Degree
4%
Doctorate
0.45%

When Were Homes Built

Murphy's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1960 - 1979 (35%), followed by 1980 - 1999 (33%) and 1940 - 1959 (18%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

1960 - 1979
35%
1980 - 1999
33%
1940 - 1959
18%
2000 - Present
13%
Before 1939
0.70%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Murphy's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (61%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (20%) and 4 Bedrooms (13%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
61%
2 Bedrooms
20%
4 Bedrooms
13%
1 Bedroom
4%
5 or More Bedrooms
2%
No Bedrooms
0.47%

What Is the Average Age

Murphy's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (18%), 25 - 34 (15%), and 55 - 64 (14%). The data also includes other available age groups.

65 Plus
18%
25 - 34
15%
55 - 64
14%
Under 10
12%
45 - 54
11%
18 - 24
11%
10 - 17
10%
35 - 44
10%

Property Market Trends at Murphy

Murphy's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $177,500. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $961 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Murphy's dynamic real estate landscape.

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