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  Community Information

Population

Total Population 1,615
Population Density 708 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 847
Male Population 767
Median Age 41.02 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 68%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Distance to TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 4 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College NORTH GA COLLEGE AND ST UNIV
Distance to NORTH GA COLLEGE AND ST UNIV 39 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 786
Family Households 501
Average Family Size 2.54
Average Household Income $41,895
Median Household Income $30,060
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 68%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 2.42
Total Crime Risk (County) 0.69
Personal Crime Risk (County) 0.60
Murder Risk (County) 1.01
Rape Risk (County) 0.52
Robbery Risk 0.11
Assault Risk (County) 0.66
Property Risk (County) 0.67
Burglary Risk (County) 1.24
Larceny Risk (County) 0.42
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 0.30

Environment

Average July High Temperature 86.1° F
Average January Low Temperature 25.7° F
Annual Precipitation 57.06 inches
Air Pollution Index 99% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 6.75%
Nearest Airport MC GHEE TYSON
Distance to MC GHEE TYSON 61 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team CHATTANOOGA LOOKOUTS (AA)
Distance to CHATTANOOGA LOOKOUTS (AA) 65 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
MURPHY MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 865 MIDDLE SCHOOL DR, MURPHY, NC 28906
MOUNTAIN YOUTH CENTERK - 124533 MARTINS CREEK RD, MURPHY, NC 28906
TRI COUNTY EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL9 - 124650 HIGHWAY 64 E, MURPHY, NC 28906
HIWASSEE DAM HIGH SCHOOL9 - 12267 BLUE EAGLE CR, MURPHY, NC 28906
MURPHY HIGH SCHOOL9 - 12234 HIGH SCHOOL CIR, MURPHY, NC 28906
LEARNING CENTERK - 8945 CONAHEETA ST, MURPHY, NC 28906
PEACHTREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 530 UPPER PEACHTREE RD, MURPHY, NC 28906
MURPHY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5315 VALLEY RIVER AVE, MURPHY, NC 28906
MARTINS CREEK ELEMENTARY MIDDLE SCHOOLK - 81459 TOBE STALCUP RD, MURPHY, NC 28906
RANGER ELEMENTARY MIDDLE SCHOOLK - 8101 HARDY TRUETT RD, MURPHY, NC 28906
HIWASSEE DAM ELEMENTARY MIDDLE SCHOOLK - 8337 BLUE EAGLE CIR, MURPHY, NC 28906
MURPHY SDA SCHOOLK - 121584 OLD RANGER RD, MURPHY, NC 28906
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSAPPALACHIAN COMMUNITY BANK FSB3000 W US HIGHWAY 64 # 123 MURPHY, NC 28906
BANKSB B & T1911 W US HIGHWAY 64 MURPHY, NC 28906
BANKSB B & T2330 US 19 # 5 MURPHY, NC 28906
BANKSB B & T251 KING ST MURPHY, NC 28906
BANKSFIRST-CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO22 HIWASSEE ST MURPHY, NC 28906
BANKSFIRST-CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO4591 HIGHWAY 64 E MURPHY, NC 28906
BANKSHOME BANK2330 US 19 # 5 MURPHY, NC 28906
BANKSMACON BANK12 PEACHTREE ST MURPHY, NC 28906
BANKSMAIN STREET MORTGAGE93 TENNESSEE ST MURPHY, NC 28906
BANKSMANTAHALA BANK & TRUST86 HIWASSEE ST MURPHY, NC 28906
BANKSRBC BANK50 PEACHTREE ST MURPHY, NC 28906
BANKSUNITED COMMUNITY BANK116 PEACHTREE ST MURPHY, NC 28906
BANKSWACHOVIA BANK409 VALLEY RIVER AVE # H MURPHY, NC 28906
STATE COMMERCIAL BANKSUNITED COMMUNITY BANK116 PEACHTREE ST MURPHY, NC 28906
CHURCHESBOILING SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH3170 BOILING SPRINGS RD MURPHY, NC 28906
CHURCHESCHURCH OF CHRIST310 CHURCH OF CHRIST RD MURPHY, NC 28906
CHURCHESCHURCH OF GOD HARRIS CHAPEL7 HARRIS CHAPEL RD MURPHY, NC 28906
CHURCHESCHURCH OF GOD-PEACH TREE755 GREENLAWN CEMETERY RD MURPHY, NC 28906
CHURCHESCHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LDS656 NC HIGHWAY 141 MURPHY, NC 28906
CHURCHESEPISCOPAL CHURCH-THE MESSIAH76 PEACHTREE ST MURPHY, NC 28906
CHURCHESFIRST BAPTIST CHURCH517 HIWASSEE ST MURPHY, NC 28906
CHURCHESFIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH73 VALLEY RIVER AVE MURPHY, NC 28906
CHURCHESFREE METHODIST CHURCH422 VALLEY RIVER AVE MURPHY, NC 28906
CHURCHESFRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH15 FRIENDSHIP CHURCH RD MURPHY, NC 28906
CHURCHESGLENMARY ACTIVITIES CTR731 ANDREWS RD MURPHY, NC 28906
CHURCHESGRAPE CREEK BAPT CHR PARSONAGE5606 JOE BROWN HWY MURPHY, NC 28906
CHURCHESHANGING DOG BAPTIST CHURCH3522 HANGING DOG RD MURPHY, NC 28906
CHURCHESKINGDOM HALL-JEHOVAH'S WITNESS500 MALTBY RD MURPHY, NC 28906
CHURCHESMOUNTAINVIEW COMMUNITY CHURCH1335 W US HIGHWAY 64 MURPHY, NC 28906
JUNIOR COLLEGETRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE4600 E US HIGHWAY 64 MURPHY, NC 28906
HOSPITALSMURPHY MED CTR-CORP HEALTH125 MEDICAL PARK LN MURPHY, NC 28906
HOSPITALSMURPHY MEDICAL CTR4130 E US HIGHWAY 64 MURPHY, NC 28906
HOSPITALSSHS URGENT CARE CTR & REHAB4130 E US HIGHWAY 64 MURPHY, NC 28906
MUSEUMSCHEROKEE HISTORICAL MUSEUM87 PEACHTREE ST MURPHY, NC 28906



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

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 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
28906288$155,750$167,663
Displaying 1-4 of 4 in $200-500k range
Reduced 30,000.00 for quick sale. Don't miss out on this awesome mountain home with great views. Lots of wood accents. Upgraded cabinets. Master Bedroom on main level. Lots of deck space. Very Private location. Call for all the details.
 529 Talulu Pass
 MURPHY, NC 28906
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$299,900

Wow! 6 +/- acres with a beautiful view!!! House is extremely Large with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, has a giant bonus loft, small office, full unfinished basement that is plumbed for additional bath - kitchen, dual heating system, and small barn. The Impressive Master Bedroom Suite is complete with a stand up shower - large jetted tub. WOULD BE THE PERFECT PLACE TO MAKE YOUR OWN!
 256 SIMONDS CHAPEL RD
 Murphy, NC 28906
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$299,900

 VERY NICE CHALET WITH LOTS OF WOOD. HIGH CEILINGS, FULL WALL OF WINDOWS OVERLOOKING LONG RANGE VIEWS LOTS OF DECKS, FULL PARTIALLY FINISHED BASEMENT VERY EASY ACCESS OFF OF STATE HIGHWAY
 78 ALMOSTA ROAD
 MURPHY, NC 28906
 2 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$289,900

Two 3/2 Homes for the Price of One, and both are in Great Shape. Live in One and Lease out the Other. Or Lease out Both. Or Live in One and put your Husband (or wife) in the other. Very Easy Paved State Highway to Property. Great Level Yard. Corner of Property has nice Creek. Additional Outbuildings. Very Nice Property. Wonderful, Private Location. Owner Financing or Lease Option is possible.
 138-150 Prince Road
 MURPHY, NC 28906
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$220,000


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