How many renters in Murphy, MO pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
36.5% (±15.5 points) of renting households in Murphy, MO spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 36.5% (±15.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.7% (±14.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.1% (±1.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Murphy
| Share of income spent on rent | Murphy | Jefferson County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.6% (±6.8 points) | 19.9% | 15.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.4% (±4.8 points) | 14.5% | 14.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.1% (±10.5 points) | 14.5% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 35.3% (±18.0 points) | 11.7% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.8% (±4.6 points) | 9.7% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.7% (±14.8 points) | 29.7% | 36.6% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Murphy against Jefferson County, its state and the nation
| Murphy | Jefferson County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 36.5% (±15.5 points) | 39.4% (±4.3 points) | 45.6% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.7% (±14.8 points) | 29.7% (±3.6 points) | 36.6% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.1% (±1.8 points) | 25.5% (±1.8 points) | 28.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $43,211 (±$3,663) | $46,669 (±$4,357) | $43,288 (±$509) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,056 (±$153) | $979 (±$20) | $1,033 (±$6) | $1,413 |
In Murphy, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Jefferson County (39.4%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (45.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Jefferson County, Murphy ranks 9 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 603 of 1,105.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Murphy
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy | — | 36.5% (±15.5 points) | — |
| Parkdale | 2.4 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fenton | 3.2 mi | 21.3% (±20.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| High Ridge | 3.4 mi | 42.9% (±37.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Peaceful Village | 3.5 mi | 20.8% (±74.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Valley Park | 4.0 mi | 55.2% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sunset Hills | 4.9 mi | 81.2% (±15.3 points) | Higher |
| Twin Oaks | 5.2 mi | 24.5% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Byrnes Mill | 6.0 mi | 42.4% (±45.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sunset Hills, MO (81.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Herculaneum | 59.2% (±38.6 points) |
| 4 | Hillsboro | 56.5% (±25.9 points) |
| 5 | Olympian Village | 43.1% (±37.8 points) |
| 6 | High Ridge | 42.9% (±37.0 points) |
| 7 | Byrnes Mill | 42.4% (±45.0 points) |
| 8 | Imperial | 37.4% (±53.5 points) |
| 9 | Murphy | 36.5% (±15.5 points) |
| 10 | Arnold | 36.2% (±11.6 points) |
| 11 | Crystal City | 33.4% (±20.2 points) |
| 12 | Festus | 28.6% (±11.4 points) |
| 13 | Peaceful Village | 20.8% (±74.1 points) |
| 14 | De Soto | 20.3% (±11.1 points) |
| 15 | Cedar Hill Lakes | 15.4% (±91.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 20 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).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Murphy
Are renters in Murphy rent-burdened?
36.5% of renting households in Murphy pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Murphy spend on rent?
The median renting household in Murphy, MO spends 28.1% (±1.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Murphy CDP, Missouri
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Murphy CDP, Missouri
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Murphy CDP, Missouri
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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