Murphy at a glance
Murphy is a residential city in Collin County between Plano, Wylie, and Sachse. It is mostly single-family neighborhoods, with shopping concentrated at Murphy Marketplace and a park system that includes Murphy Central Park and Timbers Nature Preserve Park.
Areas to explore
Near Murphy Central Park
Neighborhoods close to the city’s central park and open-air theater.
Murphy Marketplace area
Homes near the city’s main shopping center at North Murphy Road and FM 544.
Near Maxwell Creek
Neighborhoods around the Preserve at Maxwell Creek nature area.
Plano ISD and Wylie ISD areas
The city is split between two school districts, which shapes how many buyers search.
Housing market
Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) for the city of Murphy: a model estimate of the typical home value for single-family homes and condos in the middle third of values, smoothed and seasonally adjusted. It is not a median sale price or list price. Source: Zillow Research data.
Murphy is mostly single-family homes, much of it built in recent decades and many in HOA neighborhoods. Inventory includes family-sized homes on suburban lots. Since Murphy is split between Plano ISD and Wylie ISD, confirm the district for each address.
Parks, recreation & things to do
- In MurphyMurphy Central Park — 52 acres at 550 North Murphy Road, with an amphitheater seating 2,500 to 3,000, a covered playground, pavilions, and a stocked 2-acre pond.
- In MurphyMaxwell Creek Trail — A trail corridor that connects to Murphy Central Park’s concrete trail.
- In MurphyTimbers Nature Preserve Park — 28 acres, including a 16-acre nature preserve, with playgrounds, a pond for fishing, and about 1.6 miles of paved trails.
- In MurphyWaters Edge Park — One of several neighborhood parks in the city’s system.
Dining, shopping & culture
- In MurphyMurphy Marketplace — The city’s main shopping center, opened in 2008 at North Murphy Road and FM 544.
- Nearby · PlanoDowntown Plano — Restaurants and arts in a walkable historic district to the west.
- Nearby · GarlandFirewheel Town Center — An outdoor shopping center a short drive south.
Getting around
- FM 544 and North Murphy Road are the main local roads, and the President George Bush Turnpike is a short drive south and west.
- Murphy is not a DART member city. The nearest rail options are in neighboring Plano.
- US-75 and DFW-area job centers in Plano and Richardson are reachable by car.
Schools
Murphy is served by Plano ISD and Wylie ISD. Confirm the district and campus assignments for each address.
School assignments depend on the exact property address and can change. Confirm the district and assigned campuses with the district before you make an offer or sign a lease.
Frequently asked questions
Which school districts serve Murphy?
Plano ISD and Wylie ISD, depending on the address.
Is Murphy a DART city?
No. Nearby rail options are in Plano.
Where is the main shopping in Murphy?
Murphy Marketplace, at North Murphy Road and FM 544.
What parks does Murphy have?
Murphy Central Park (52 acres with an amphitheater), Timbers Nature Preserve Park (28 acres), Waters Edge Park, and others, linked by trails including the Maxwell Creek Trail.
Keep exploring
Planning a move? Start with our home buying guide, home selling guide, or rental guide.
Sources
- City of Murphy: Murphy Central Park
- City of Murphy: Timbers Nature Preserve Park
- City of Murphy
- Plano ISD
- Wylie ISD
- Wikipedia: Murphy, Texas
- Zillow Research: Zillow Home Value Index (city-level, all homes, mid-tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted), August 2026
Information is provided for general guidance and was reviewed in October 2026. Attractions, businesses, transit service, and school boundaries change; confirm details with the official sources linked above. Clever Realtors is a virtual brokerage serving Dallas–Fort Worth.
