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Sanford, NC vs Murphy, NC

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- The average commute for residents of Murphy is 13.0% shorter than it is for residents of Sanford.
- 56.8% more residents of Murphy work from home compared to residents of Sanford.
 Sanford, NCMurphy, NCUnited States
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 Sanford, NCMurphy, NCUnited States
 Auto (alone)81.6%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock8.3%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.5%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.0%0.5%
 Walk0.7%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock5.1%9.7%
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 Sanford, NCMurphy, NCUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.6%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock49.0%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.18.2%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock10.9%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.7.2%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock2.5%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.7.6%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock0.0%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.5.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock1.2%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.9.2%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.5%2.9%
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Reviews for Sanford    1 Reviews
Ami · Sanford, NC
Housing in Sanford, NC
Over 11 years ago

It's pretty affordable and safe place to live. I do not yet have school aged children but I understand the education is not the best here. But it is nice, quiet,  More

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Reviews for Murphy    3 Reviews
Gio · Ogden, UT
New to the Area
Over 11 years ago

Any & all information on living in your area will be very much appreciated. Middle schools, community collage, shopping, transportation, housing & community  More

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Becky · Murphy, NC
Beautiful
Over 16 years ago

I moved to Murphy to get away from the hustle in Florida. I found the mountains so beautiful. But there is no work there. It's basically a place for retire's. The people  More

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tish · Murphy, NC
living in Murphy
Over 17 years ago

I moved here over 12 yrs ago and have loved being here ever since.Two children to raise as a single mom and found it less exspensive then our previous home in Florida,  More

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