Murphy, TX
Murphy is a suburb located Northeast of Dallas.
County: Collin
Population: 21,013 (2020 Census)
Median Listing Price: $575,000
For more on the history of Murphy, visit its Wikipedia page.
Subdivisions in Murphy, TX:
Rolling Ridge Estates, The Aviary, Hunters Landing, Glen Ridge Estates, Windy Hill Farms, Fairway Estates, Daniel Crossing, Stratford Crossing, Oasis Springs Manors, The Ranch, The Gables at North Hill, Murphy Meadows, Maxwell Creek North, Willow Wood Ranch Estates, The Timbers, Creekside, Farm Creek Estates, Skyline Acres, Kinney Ranch, Travis Estates, Bluff Creek Estates, Moonlight Estates
Murphy, TX Commute Info
Nearest Highways:
190 President George Bush Turnpike (Toll Road)
US Highway 75
State Highway 78
Neighboring Cities: Parker, Wylie, Sachse, Garland, Richardson, and Plano
Approximate Commute to Dallas-Area Cities:
Plano – 15 Minutes (Low Traffic), 20 Minutes (High Traffic)
Richardson – 20 Minutes (Low Traffic), 40 Minutes (High Traffic)
North Dallas – 25 Minutes (Low Traffic), 45 Minutes (High Traffic)
McKinney – 25 Minutes (Low Traffic), 40 Minutes (High Traffic)
Frisco – 30 Minutes (Low Traffic), 55 Minutes (High Traffic)
Irving – 45 Minutes (Low Traffic), 1 Hour 5 Minutes (High Traffic)
Approximate Commute to Downtown Dallas:
30 Minutes (Low Traffic), 1 Hour 20 Minutes (High Traffic)
Schools in Murphy, TX
The school accountability ratings (0-100) listed are based on Student Achievement, School Progress, and Closing the Gaps. These ratings were pulled from the Texas Education Agency’s 2022 School Report Cards.
Elementary Schools:
Wylie ISD
P M Akin Elementary
Total Students: 553
Grade Span: KG – 4th
Overall Rating: 95 (A)
Birmingham Elementary
Total Students: 549
Grade Span: KG – 4th
Overall Rating: 94 (A)
Cheri Cox Elementary
Total Students: 602
Grade Span: KG – 4th
Overall Rating: 96 (A)
R F Hartman Elementary
Total Students: 548
Grade Span: EE – 4th
Overall Rating: 96 (A)
R.V. Groves Elementary
Total Students: 652
Grade Span: KG – 4th
Overall Rating: 94 (A)
Tibbals Elementary
Total Students: 607
Grade Span: KG – 4th
Overall Rating: 94 (A)
Don Whitt Elementary
Total Students: 722
Grade Span: KG – 4th
Overall Rating: 97 (A)
Plano ISD
Boggess Elementary
Total Students: 486
Grade Span: PK – 5th
Overall Rating: 95 (A)
Hickey Elementary
Total Students: 501
Grade Span: KG – 5th
Overall Rating: 93 (A)
Martha Hunt Elementary
Total Students: 565
Grade Span: KG – 5th
Overall Rating: 91 (A)
Miller Elementary
Total Students: 348
Grade Span: KG – 5th
Overall Rating: 91 (A)
Middle/Intermediate/Junior High Schools:
Wylie ISD
Draper Intermediate
Total Students: 932
Grade Span: 5th – 6th
Overall Rating: 94 (A)
Harrison Intermediate
Total Students: 1,006
Grade Span: 5th – 6th
Overall Rating: 91 (A)
Grady Burnett Junior High
Total Students: 968
Grade Span: 7th – 8th
Overall Rating: 92 (A)
Raymond B Cooper Junior High
Total Students: 989
Grade Span: 7th – 8th
Overall Rating: 91 (A)
Plano ISD
Armstrong Middle School
Total Students: 616
Grade Span: 6th – 8th
Overall Rating: 79 (C)
Murphy Middle School
Total Students: 1,052
Grade Span: 6th – 8th
Overall Rating: 95 (A)
High Schools:
Wylie ISD
Wylie High School
Total Students: 2,994
Grade Span: 9th – 12th
Overall Rating: 92 (A)
Plano ISD
Williams High School
Total Students: 1,189
Grade Span: 9th – 10th
Overall Rating: 73 (C)
Plano East Senior High School
Total Students: 3,123
Grade Span: 9th – 12th
Overall Rating: 90 (A)
McMillen High School
Total Students: 1,195
Grade Span: 9th – 10th
Overall Rating: 78 (C)
Amenities & Attractions in Murphy, TX
Grocery Stores in Murphy
- Target Grocery – 3440 E Farm to Market 544 (Wylie)
- Walmart Supercenter – 115 W Farm to Market 544
- Sprouts Farmers Market – 207 Farm to Market 544
- Indo-Pak Supermarket Murphy – 420 Village Dr Suite 100
- Merkato Grocery and Cafe – 117 Murphy Rd
- Aldi – 3463 Farm to Market 544 (Wylie)
- Kroger – 2608 Farm to Market 544 (Wylie)
Shopping & Restaurants in Murphy
Shopping Centers:
- Murphy Marketplace
- Murphy Village Center
- Beacon Hill Center
- Murphy Crossing
Highly Rated Restaurants:
- Amoretto Italian Restaurant
- BackYard Murphy
- Shinrai Japanese Bistro
- Ciao Sushi & Grill Lounge
- Kenzo
- Scrambler Cafe Murphy
- Kolache Factory
- Hawaiian Bros Island Grill
- Hana Hibachi and Sushi
- Country Burger Murphy
- Chick-fil-A
- Yard Dawgs Beer Garden
- Schlotzsky’s
- Jersey Mike’s Subs
Parks & Trails in Murphy
- Waters Edge Park – 601 Creekside Dr
- Murphy Central Park – 550 N Murphy Rd
- Liberty Ridge Park – 201 Rolling Ridge Dr
- North Hill Park – 1302 Rodeo Dr
- City Park – 324 Pine Top Dr
- Mustang Park – 602 Mustang Ridge Dr
- The Preserve at Maxwell Creek – 670 N Murphy Rd
- Timbers Nature Preserve – 324 Pine Top Dr
Places of Worship near Murphy
First Baptist Church of Murphy
Elevate Church
Murphy Road Baptist Church
Church of Christ
Southfork Country Church
Biker Church Wylie Texas
The Church of Jesus Christ
East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC Masjid)
Other Noteworthy Places near Murphy
- Plano Sports Authority (PSA)
- B&B Theatres Wylie 12
- Collin College – Wylie Campus
- Pecan Hollow Golf Course