What is the rental vacancy rate in Murphy, MO?
The rental vacancy rate in Murphy, MO is 9.8% (±8.6 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 0.4% (±0.6 points).
320 (±132) homes, 8.4% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Murphy, the rental vacancy rate went from 6.4% in 2015–2019 to 9.8% in 2020–2024 (+3.4 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 9.8% (±8.6 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.4% (±0.6 points)
- Vacant homes
- 320 (±132)
Vacancy in Murphy against Jefferson County, its state and the nation
| Murphy | Jefferson County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.8% (±8.6 points) | 1.8% (±1.0 points) | 5.0% (±0.2 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 1.0% (±0.4 points) | 0.9% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 320 (±132) | 5,646 (±667) | 317,060 (±6,399) | 14,547,859 |
The rental vacancy rate is the share of rental homes that are vacant and for rent; it leaves out homes already rented but not yet moved into, and seasonal homes.
In Murphy, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Jefferson County (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (5.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Murphy
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy | — | 9.8% (±8.6 points) | — |
| Parkdale | 2.4 mi | 0.0% (±100.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fenton | 3.2 mi | 0.0% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| High Ridge | 3.4 mi | 16.9% (±24.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Peaceful Village | 3.5 mi | 0.0% (±62.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Valley Park | 4.0 mi | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | Lower |
| Sunset Hills | 4.9 mi | 7.9% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Twin Oaks | 5.2 mi | 0.0% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Byrnes Mill | 6.0 mi | 0.0% (±14.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Valley Park, MO (0.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | High Ridge | 16.9% (±24.6 points) |
| 2 | Murphy | 9.8% (±8.6 points) |
| 3 | Arnold | 3.4% (±3.9 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Barnhart | 0.0% (±14.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Byrnes Mill | 0.0% (±14.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Cedar Hill | 0.0% (±79.5 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Cedar Hill Lakes | 0.0% (±85.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Crystal City | 0.0% (±7.6 points) |
Showing 8 of 21 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
Is it hard to find a rental in Murphy?
The rental vacancy rate in Murphy, MO is 9.8% (±8.6 points); a low rate means few rental homes stand empty and for rent at any time, which usually means more competition for each one.
Is the rental market in Murphy tighter than it was?
In Murphy, the rental vacancy rate went from 6.4% in 2015–2019 to 9.8% in 2020–2024 (+3.4 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Murphy?
An estimated 320 (±132) housing units, 8.4% of the total, including seasonal homes and homes waiting to be sold or rented.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Murphy CDP, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Murphy CDP, Missouri
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