How much do homeowners pay a month in Murphy, MO?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Murphy, MO pay a median of $1,276 (±$67) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $485 (±$25).
59.3% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Murphy, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,139 in 2015–2019 to $1,276 in 2020–2024 (+12.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,276 (±$67)
- Without a mortgage
- $485 (±$25)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 59.3%
Monthly owner costs in Murphy
| Murphy | Jefferson County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,276 (±$67) | $1,545 (±$29) | $1,524 (±$7) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $485 (±$25) | $523 (±$13) | $546 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 59.3% (±5.6 points) | 65.6% (±1.6 points) | 60.2% (±0.3 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,503 (±$90) | $1,906 (±$35) | $1,948 (±$11) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Murphy, the median cost with a mortgage is lower than in Jefferson County ($1,545).
It is also lower than in Missouri ($1,524).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Jefferson County, Murphy ranks 15 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 384 of 1,092.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Murphy have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,139 (±$58) | $1,276 (±$67) | +12.0% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,189 (±$68) | $1,503 (±$90) | +26.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $131,900 (±$6,823) | $184,700 (±$9,323) | +40.0% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Murphy
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy | — | $1,276 (±$67) | — |
| Parkdale | 2.4 mi | $1,213 (±$504) | Not measurably different |
| Fenton | 3.2 mi | $2,122 (±$191) | Higher |
| High Ridge | 3.4 mi | $1,325 (±$190) | Not measurably different |
| Peaceful Village | 3.5 mi | $1,625 (±$867) | Not measurably different |
| Valley Park | 4.0 mi | $1,706 (±$83) | Higher |
| Sunset Hills | 4.9 mi | $2,680 (±$205) | Higher |
| Twin Oaks | 5.2 mi | $2,031 (±$294) | Higher |
| Byrnes Mill | 6.0 mi | $1,671 (±$275) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fenton, MO ($2,122), Valley Park, MO ($1,706), Sunset Hills, MO ($2,680).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Arnold | $1,495 (±$145) |
| 10 | Hillsboro | $1,488 (±$114) |
| 11 | Festus | $1,395 (±$114) |
| 12 | Barnhart | $1,389 (±$107) |
| 13 | Cedar Hill | $1,348 (±$208) |
| 14 | High Ridge | $1,325 (±$190) |
| 15 | Murphy | $1,276 (±$67) |
| 16 | De Soto | $1,270 (±$121) |
| 17 | Olympian Village | $1,269 (±$147) |
| 18 | Crystal City | $1,254 (±$97) |
| 19 | Cedar Hill Lakes | $1,250 (±$180) |
| 20 | Parkdale | $1,213 (±$504) |
| 21 | Scotsdale | $1,208 (±$238) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Jefferson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Murphy is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Murphy
What is the average mortgage payment in Murphy?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Murphy, MO is $1,276 (±$67) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Murphy?
Owners without a mortgage in Murphy pay a median of $485 (±$25) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Murphy gone up?
In Murphy, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,139 in 2015–2019 to $1,276 in 2020–2024 (+12.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Murphy CDP, Missouri
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Murphy CDP, Missouri
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Murphy CDP, Missouri
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Murphy CDP, Missouri
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Murphy CDP, Missouri
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Murphy CDP, Missouri (place:50834, in state:29).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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