Murphy, TX vs New Smyrna Beach, FL
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.
Murphy
72.9
#811 nationally
New Smyrna Beach
69.3
#1228 nationally
Murphy leads in crime level (1.2 vs 3.2). Murphy leads in median household income ($152,847 vs $73,096). New Smyrna Beach leads in walk score (24 vs 13).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Murphy, TX | New Smyrna Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#811) | 69.3 (#1228) |
| Population | 20,920 | 32,655 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $573,140 | $455,070 |
| Median Household Income | $152,847 | $73,096 |
| Average Commute | 32.4 min | 29.2 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 1.2 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | R+21.8 |
C-
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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D+
69.3 Score
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$455,070
Population
32,655
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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