Murphy, TX vs Vernon Hills, IL
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
Vernon Hills
73.9
#666 nationally
Vernon Hills leads in walk score (28 vs 13). Murphy leads in crime level (1.2 vs 1.6). Murphy leads in median household income ($152,847 vs $117,253).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Murphy, TX | Vernon Hills, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#811) | 73.9 (#666) |
| Population | 20,920 | 26,677 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $573,140 | $460,307 |
| Median Household Income | $152,847 | $117,253 |
| Average Commute | 32.4 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+20.8 |
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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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C
73.9 Score
Vernon Hills, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$460,307
Population
26,677
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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