The Town FilesMurphys Estates, South Carolina
Community in Edgefield County · population 1,719 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $189,300
- Household income
- $89,531
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 46.1
Murphys Estates is a community of 1,719 people in Edgefield County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $189,300, close to the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks quieter than 83% of South Carolina towns, better for retirees than 79% of South Carolina towns, better for families than 73% of South Carolina towns.
How Murphys Estates ranks
Percentile among South Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of South Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Murphys Estates is worth $189,300, close to the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $89,531, which is more affordable than 90% of South Carolina towns. 91.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Murphys Estates | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $189,300 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | — | $937 |
| Median household income | $89,531 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 91.9% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 2001 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 8.6% | — |
Who lives in Murphys Estates
| People | Murphys Estates | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.1 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.4% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 19.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.5% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.6% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 2.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 1.7% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 24.5 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.8% | 87.8% |
Weather in Murphys Estates
July highs average 93.5°F and January lows 39.8°F. About 44.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.8 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 80 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 20 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Murphys Estates since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 7, 1998 about 4.0 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 17 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 12, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 64 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 6, 2022.
Severe weather in Edgefield County since 1996
Edgefield County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 29, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4829: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3597: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Edgefield County
Edgefield County had 6,014 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,678 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Murphys Estates itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Murphys Estates
- Belvedere, SC4.3 mi · 5,380 people · home $143,500
- North Augusta, SC5.4 mi · 24,379 people · home $233,600
- Clearwater, SC7.1 mi · 4,079 people · home $158,100
- Burnettown, SC7.2 mi · 3,105 people · home $189,800
- Graniteville, SC8.3 mi · 2,439 people · home $112,200
- Langley, SC8.7 mi · 1,485 people · home $99,100
- Warrenville, SC9.1 mi · 1,134 people · home $75,500
- Gloverville, SC9.2 mi · 2,406 people · home $89,800
Murphys Estates questions
Is Murphys Estates, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Murphys Estates scores better for retirees than 79% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 83%. 18.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.1).
How much does a house cost in Murphys Estates?
The median owner-occupied home in Murphys Estates is valued at $189,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $89,531, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Murphys Estates?
July highs average 93.5°F and January lows 39.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.8 inches of snow.
Does Murphys Estates get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Murphys Estates since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 7, 1998. The typical South Carolina town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)