At a Glance
Median Income
$51,667
$25,082 per capita
Home Value
$132,200
Zillow: $230,599
Median Rent
$543/mo
26.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
297/100K
1,609/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.1%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
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 3.1% (14% below 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 $230,599. 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.
Safety & Crime
Muir reports 297 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,609/100K.
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 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 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 Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,667
Per Capita$25,082
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$3,168M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
Housing
A+
Home Value$132,200
Rent$543
Ownership55.5%
Zillow$230,599
Housing Units252
Rent Burden26.1%
Crime
F
Violent297/100K
Property1,609/100K
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,260/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain33.3 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.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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