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Murphy vs Sachse

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
30 min
Median home price
$582K
$434K
Annual property tax
$11K
$8K
Walk score
32
30
Density
suburban
suburban

Summary: Sachse leads in 3 of 6 metrics. It edges out on commute to dallas, median home price, annual property tax. 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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Sachse

Garland ISD in the growth corridor northeast of Dallas. Sachse HS is newer and well-regarded. Good value for the school quality in the northeast DFW growth corridor.

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Who should pick which?

Pick Murphy if you...

  • ·Value walkability and a pedestrian-friendly downtown
  • ·Drawn to the community character

Pick Sachse if you...

  • ·Want the shortest commute to Dallas
  • ·Need to keep your home budget in check
  • ·Want lower annual property taxes

Still deciding?

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