Maple Grove, MN vs Murphy, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Maple Grove
75.5
#450 nationally
Murphy
72.9
#811 nationally
Murphy leads in crime level (1.2 vs 3.1). Maple Grove leads in average commute (24.1 min vs 32.4 min). Murphy leads in median household income ($152,847 vs $127,001).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maple Grove, MN | Murphy, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#450) | 72.9 (#811) |
| Population | 71,288 | 20,920 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $430,006 | $573,140 |
| Median Household Income | $127,001 | $152,847 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 32.4 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 1.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | R+11.2 |
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75.5 Score
Maple Grove, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$430,006
Population
71,288
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Midwest
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72.9 Score
Murphy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$573,140
Population
20,920
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
13
Southwest
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