Housing & Real Estate — Murphy, North Carolina
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 866 |
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| Occupied | 700 |
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| Vacant | 166 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 319 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 381 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $250,000 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$273,000 |
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| Median Rent | $354/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $1,343/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 11.4% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 22.7% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 27 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 63 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 98 |
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| Built before 1960 | 365 |
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| Median Year Built | 1970 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
