Jacksonville, FL vs Murphy, 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.
Jacksonville
69.9
#1153 nationally
Murphy
72.9
#811 nationally
Murphy leads in median household income ($152,847 vs $61,442). Jacksonville leads in walk score (26 vs 13). Jacksonville leads in cost of living index (96 vs 133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jacksonville, FL | Murphy, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1153) | 72.9 (#811) |
| Population | 985,843 | 20,920 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,646 | $573,140 |
| Median Household Income | $61,442 | $152,847 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 32.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 13 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 1.2 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.5 | R+11.2 |
D+
69.9 Score
Jacksonville, FL
Bold City with room to grow
Median Home
$286,646
Population
985,843
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southeast
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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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