Murphy vs Plano
Two popular TX suburbs of Dallas, side by side. Here's how they compare on the metrics that matter most to families.
School rating
9/10
9/10
Commute to Dallas
32 min
25 min
Median home price
$582K
$502K
Annual property tax
$11K
$8K
Walk score
32
45
Density
suburban
suburban
Summary: Plano leads in 4 of 6 metrics. It edges out on commute to dallas, median home price, annual property tax, walk score. The best choice depends on your family's priorities.
Character & vibe
Murphy
Tiny Collin County city fully served by Plano ISD. Murphy gets all the school quality of Plano at a modest price discount. , family-centric, and underrated.
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Plano
Established Collin County. Toyota HQ, diverse, top schools, strong value proposition.
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Who should pick which?
Pick Murphy if you...
- ·Drawn to the community character
Pick Plano if you...
- ·Want the shortest commute to Dallas
- ·Need to keep your home budget in check
- ·Value walkability and a pedestrian-friendly downtown
- ·Want lower annual property taxes
Still deciding?
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