Murphy, TX vs Rocky River, OH
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
Rocky River
77.9
#211 nationally
Rocky River leads in walk score (44 vs 13). Rocky River leads in crime level (0.6 vs 1.2). Murphy leads in median household income ($152,847 vs $90,459).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Murphy, TX | Rocky River, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#811) | 77.9 (#211) |
| Population | 20,920 | 21,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $573,140 | $408,262 |
| Median Household Income | $152,847 | $90,459 |
| Average Commute | 32.4 min | 22.3 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+31.5 |
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+
77.9 Score
Rocky River, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$408,262
Population
21,236
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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