Murphy is a small, mostly residential city east of Plano. It doesn’t have a big downtown or rail station, but it offers suburban neighborhoods, a well-used park system, and quick access to Plano and Richardson.
Parks and community events
Murphy’s parks include 52-acre Murphy Central Park, with an amphitheater for 2,500 to 3,000 people and a stocked pond, and Timbers Nature Preserve Park, with 16 acres of nature preserve and about 1.6 miles of paved trails.
Homes
Most homes are single-family, many in HOA neighborhoods built in recent decades. Buyers looking for space in Collin County often compare Murphy with nearby Plano, Sachse, and Wylie.
Two school districts
Murphy is split between Plano ISD and Wylie ISD. Since this can change pricing and daily routines, confirm the district for every address.
Shopping and commuting
Murphy Marketplace at North Murphy Road and FM 544 is the main shopping center. Murphy isn’t a DART city, so most residents commute by car, using FM 544 and the Bush Turnpike to reach Plano, Richardson, and US-75.
Murphy housing market: what the numbers say
Typical home value, August 2026: $564,016, down 4.0% from $587,661 in August 2025.
Murphy’s typical value fell over the year to August 2026 in this dataset, a larger decline than many nearby cities. Look closely at recent sales in the same school district and neighborhood.
Questions to ask before you buy, sell, or rent in Murphy
- Is this home in Plano ISD or Wylie ISD?
- What are the HOA dues and rules?
- How long is the drive to your workplace at rush hour?
- For sellers: how are recent price changes affecting your neighborhood?
- For renters: who handles yard care and HOA compliance?
Keep exploring
See the Murphy community page for a quick overview, or compare nearby Plano and Richardson. When you’re ready, our home buying guide, home selling guide, and rental guide walk through each step, or talk with a Clever Realtors agent.
Sources
Share this article
