At a Glance
Median Income
$51,667
$25,082 per capita
Home Value
$132,200
Zillow: $242,626
Median Rent
$543/mo
26.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.1%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
15.8% smoking rate
How Muir Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Muir's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Muir a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Muir residents earn a median household income of $51,667 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,082. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,464 business establishments, including 99 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Muir is $132,200 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,626. Median rent is $543/month, with 26.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
5.1% of adults in Muir hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Muir has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population637
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density897/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$51,667
Per Capita$25,082
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$3,168M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
Housing
A+
Home Value$132,200
Rent$543
Ownership55.5%
Zillow$242,626
Housing Units252
Rent Burden26.1%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,260/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain35.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation683 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute27 min
Broadband82.7%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Muir was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.