Murchison, Texas
Murchison is a small town in Henderson County, Texas, in East Texas, about 27 miles west of Tyler as the crow flies, with a population of about 516.
Median home $162,500 · Median rent $1,097/mo · Household income $56,908/yr Cost of living →
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area (1.6 sq mi) and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Murchison on Wikipedia
Coming up near Murchison
All events →- Oct29First Monday Trade Days
Canton · ~20 mi · Oct 29 – Nov 1
- Oct30Hot Pepper Festival
Palestine · ~37 mi · Oct 30 – Oct 31
- Nov13The Polar Express Train Ride (Texas State Railroad)
Palestine · ~37 mi · Nov 13 – Dec 28
- Dec3First Monday Trade Days
Canton · ~20 mi · Dec 3 – Dec 6
- Dec5Christmas on the Square
Kaufman · ~39 mi · Sat, Dec 5
Dates confirmed on each organizer's site. Check the link before you drive.
Murchison from our research
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- History
- A Henderson County town first known as Lindsey, renamed for Confederate officer Capt. T. F. Murchison, and a railroad stop by 1880. Details →
- Dining
- 1 verified place to eat and drink. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 12 public schools within 12 miles, across 4 districts and charters, mainly Athens ISD, Brownsboro ISD and Martins Mill ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency AskTED directory — open campuses, enrollment as of Oct 2025
- Utilities
- A deregulated electricity market on the Oncor grid, Atmos gas, City of Murchison water, and internet options in Henderson County. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Purtis Creek (15 mi), Tyler (31 mi), Lake Tawakoni (42 mi). Nearest lakes: Lake Athens (4 mi), Lake Palestine (17 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 1 licensed plumber and 2 licensed electricians serve Murchison. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
Murchison City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Murchison.
Major roads: State Hwy 31
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
FAQ: Murchison, Texas
Henderson County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Murchison in Henderson County.
East Texas guides
Region-wide guides that put Murchison in context — where to go, what things cost, and how people actually live here.
Moving to East Texas: What You Need to Know
Thinking about moving to East Texas? A fact-checked guide to healthcare, schools, getting around, weather, and daily life in Tyler, Jacksonville, and the towns around them.
Read Guide →Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Cost of Living in East Texas
What it costs to live in East Texas, using Census figures: home values and rents in Tyler, Jacksonville and Athens compared with Texas and the big metros, plus taxes, utilities, healthcare and driving.
Read Guide →Retiring in East Texas: Why Retirees Love It Here
Retiring in East Texas: Tyler's trauma-designated hospitals, Texas 65+ school-tax exemptions, lake towns like Gun Barrel City and Hideaway, and sourced drive times and weather.
Read Guide →Business Owner?
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