Murphy, TX vs North Little Rock, AR
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
North Little Rock
74.8
#552 nationally
Murphy leads in crime level (1.2 vs 32.3). Murphy leads in median household income ($152,847 vs $49,166). North Little Rock leads in walk score (32 vs 13).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Murphy, TX | North Little Rock, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#811) | 74.8 (#552) |
| Population | 20,920 | 64,531 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $573,140 | $168,934 |
| Median Household Income | $152,847 | $49,166 |
| Average Commute | 32.4 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 1.2 | 32.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+22.1 |
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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C
74.8 Score
North Little Rock, AR
Arkansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$168,934
Population
64,531
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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