Murphy, NC
Cherokee County County · North Carolina
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City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Murphy based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Murphy
National Avg
North Carolina Avg
Population: 45Income: 25Home Value: 22Safety: 100Education: 27Median Age: 63Climate: 50Cost of Living: 34
Quick Stats
Population
1,356
2023 ACS
Median Income
$36,989
2023
Median Home Value
$221,100
2023
Median Rent
$354
2023
Median Age
37.8
Unemployment
5.4%
Cost of Living Index
67.3
100 = national avg
Murphy, NC is a city in Cherokee County County, North Carolina. With a population of 1,356, it is one of the communities in North Carolina. The median household income is $36,989. The median home value is $221,100, and the median rent is $354. Explore the data categories below for detailed statistics about Murphy.
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