Murphy, TX vs Zionsville, IN
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
Zionsville
71.4
#989 nationally
Zionsville leads in crime level (0.6 vs 1.2). Zionsville leads in average commute (25.1 min vs 32.4 min). Zionsville leads in cost of living index (124 vs 133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Murphy, TX | Zionsville, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#811) | 71.4 (#989) |
| Population | 20,920 | 32,534 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $573,140 | $703,873 |
| Median Household Income | $152,847 | $152,788 |
| Average Commute | 32.4 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | R+16.0 |
Data coverage note: Zionsville is missing data for 1 metric that Murphy has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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71.4 Score
Zionsville, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$703,873
Population
32,534
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$152,788
Midwest
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