Murphy, TX vs University Park, 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.
Murphy
72.9
#811 nationally
University Park
68.7
#1302 nationally
University Park leads in walk score (61 vs 13). Murphy leads in cost of living index (133 vs 245). University Park leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 32.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Murphy, TX | University Park, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#811) | 68.7 (#1302) |
| Population | 20,920 | 24,954 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $573,140 | $2,499,000 |
| Median Household Income | $152,847 | $250,001 |
| Average Commute | 32.4 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 1.2 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 245 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+22.2 |
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+
68.7 Score
University Park, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,499,000
Population
24,954
Crime
Low
Walk Score
61
Southwest
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