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What Renters Like and Dislike About Murphys Estates

My neighborhood is not that unique, it's just a quiet neighborhood. We shop at the nearby Kroger and it's very clean. We like to go to the local lake.

Who Lives Here

Murphys Estates Demographics

Education

High School

45%

Associate's

12%

Bachelor's

6%

Master's

0%

Doctorate

37%

Family Size

2 people

22%

3 people

35%

4 people

23%

5 people

0%

6+ people

20%

Household Income

0-50k

43%

50-100k

40%

100-150k

14%

150-200k

0%

200k+

2%

Age

0-10

15%

10-20

14%

20-45

32%

45-65

25%

65+

14%

Getting Around Murphys Estates

Murphys Estates Transportation

Commute Time

0-15 Mins

20%

15-30 Mins

37%

30-40 Mins

7%

40-60 Mins

18%

60+ Mins

17%

Murphys Estates Education

Schools

Percentage: 1/51/5

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Living in Murphys Estates, SC

Murphys Estates, a small town in South Carolina, has a population of slightly more than 1,000. Families with young children are typical, as kids under 5 make up an above-average 9% of the community, while young adults are less well-represented. Overall, the town's residents, at an average age of just under 38, skew younger than most cities in South Carolina. The majority of residents own their homes in Murphys Estates, and 25% of residents rent. The average rent of $857 per month is just below the state average.

Murphys Estates has a relatively high number of residents older than 25 who possess a high school degree or GED (22%) compared to the national average. Further, 2% possess a Bachelor's degree and 6% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree. There are three primary industries in Murphys Estates: retail, manufacturing, and construction. Combined, these industries account for 19% of the workforce in the town. With an average annual income of about $49K, Murphys Estates workers earn less than the average South Carolina resident. The town's average income also trails the national average ($73,345).

With an average commute time of about 23 minutes, shorter than most cities in South Carolina, Murphys Estates residents are well aware that it isn't overly time-consuming to get to work. Many residents (30%) drive themselves to work, while public transit is not used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.