Senior Living Apartments in Murphy, TX

Learn More About Senior Apartments in Murphy, TX

Murphy is a small, quiet suburb of Dallas known for its quaint coffee shops and lovely parks.

In Murphy, senior apartments are communities geared exclusively toward residents 55+ and provide amenities similar to a typical apartment complex. These communities offer older adults an easier lifestyle by taking care of tasks such as yard work and household repairs, but they typically provide limited organized social events and few additional services compared to those offered by independent or assisted living communities.

Cost of Senior Apartments in Murphy, TX

The gross rent estimate for a one-bedroom apartment in Murphy is around $840 per month.

Learn More About Murphy, TX

Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Murphy are rated 56 points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated much higher than the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
156	154	168	157	151	164

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$130,284 per year	$58,925 per year	$117,795 per year	$40,185 per year	$40,542 per year	$8,345 per year	$837 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Murphy include:

Medical City Dallas

• Facility type: corporate, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 790+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, physical therapy

Texas Health Dallas

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 610+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, joint replacement

Methodist Richardson Medical Center

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 220+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, spine surgery

Weather and Climate

Murphy’s climate is classified as humid subtropical, which means warm to hot summers, cool to mild winters, and no distinct dry season. The average humidity level is 66%, and humidity levels are often highest during May or December at about 70%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
42°F	53°F	31°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
83°F	93°F	72°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 139

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 40.8″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
35.8	8.7%	20,273	3,586.1 per square mile	3.5

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.6%	22.3%	15.7%	6.3%	0.1%	3.0%	51.5%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Dallas: 24/30
• Overall inclusivity: 100/100

2020 Presidential Election for Collin County

Democratic	Republican	Other
47.1%	51.4%	4.3%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Murphy is an affluent Dallas suburb known for its coffee shops and parks. Popular parks in the city include:

• Murphy Central Park
• Aviary Park
• Mustang Park
• The Preserve at Maxwell Creek
• Liberty Ridge Park

Transportation

Limited public transportation is available between Murphy and downtown Dallas through Dallas Area Regional Transit (DART).