Murphy, TX vs West Palm 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
West Palm Beach
65.4
#1636 nationally
Murphy leads in crime level (1.2 vs 15.8). West Palm Beach leads in walk score (40 vs 13). Murphy leads in median household income ($152,847 vs $64,044).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Murphy, TX | West Palm Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#811) | 65.4 (#1636) |
| Population | 20,920 | 124,130 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $573,140 | $406,115 |
| Median Household Income | $152,847 | $64,044 |
| Average Commute | 32.4 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 1.2 | 15.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+0.8 |
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
65.4 Score
West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$406,115
Population
124,130
Crime
High
Walk Score
40
Southeast
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