How long is the commute from Murphy, TX?
Workers who live in Murphy, TX take an average of 32.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
61.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
32.0% work from home.
1.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.2 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 32.0%
- Households without a car
- 1.7%
How people in Murphy get to work
| Means of transportation | Murphy | Collin County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 61.7% (±4.0 points) | 62.0% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.2% (±1.5 points) | 7.2% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.5 points) | 0.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.3 points) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±0.8 points) | 1.7% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 32.0% (±4.0 points) | 27.5% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Murphy, the average commute is higher than in Collin County (28.2 minutes).
It is also higher than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Murphy, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Collin County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Collin County, Murphy ranks 9 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 324 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Murphy
| Vehicles available | Murphy | Collin County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% (±1.1 points) | 3.2% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 7.5% (±2.7 points) | 31.6% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.9% (±5.7 points) | 44.0% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 41.9% (±5.5 points) | 21.2% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Murphy, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Collin County (3.2%).
It is also lower than in Texas (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Murphy
| Murphy | Collin County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 32.0% (±4.0 points) | 27.5% (±0.7 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.5% (±0.5 points) | 98.9% (±0.2 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.3% (±1.8 points) | 96.5% (±0.3 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Murphy, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Collin County (96.5%).
It is also higher than in Texas (91.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Murphy
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy | — | 32.2 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Parker | 3.2 mi | 27.1 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Sachse | 3.7 mi | 29.5 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| St. Paul | 3.8 mi | 28.4 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Seis Lagos | 4.5 mi | 37.8 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| Wylie | 4.8 mi | 31.4 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lucas | 6.1 mi | 29.5 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Richardson | 6.5 mi | 23.6 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Allen | 7.5 mi | 28.0 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Parker, TX (27.1 minutes), Sachse, TX (29.5 minutes), Richardson, TX (23.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Collin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Seis Lagos | 37.8 minutes (±7.8) |
| 4 | Blue Ridge | 35.0 minutes (±6.8) |
| 5 | Lavon | 34.3 minutes (±3.4) |
| 6 | Fairview | 33.8 minutes (±4.2) |
| 7 | Melissa | 33.6 minutes (±2.6) |
| 8 | Celina | 33.3 minutes (±4.0) |
| 9 (tie) | Murphy | 32.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 9 (tie) | Princeton | 32.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 11 (tie) | Lowry Crossing | 31.4 minutes (±4.2) |
| 11 (tie) | Wylie | 31.4 minutes (±1.2) |
| 13 | Farmersville | 30.8 minutes (±4.4) |
| 14 | Anna | 30.7 minutes (±1.9) |
| 15 (tie) | Lucas | 29.5 minutes (±3.1) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Collin County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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
How long is the average commute in Murphy?
Workers who live in Murphy, TX take an average of 32.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Murphy without a car?
1.7% of households in Murphy have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Murphy?
32.0% (±4.0 points) of workers who live in Murphy worked from home, and 97.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Murphy city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Murphy city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Murphy city, Texas
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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