At a Glance
Median Income
$96,750
$31,560 per capita
Home Value
$205,600
Zillow: $143,368
Median Rent
$925/mo
20.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
453/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.6%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 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?
B+
3.9 / 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 $96,750 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,560. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,936 business establishments, including 232 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Muir is $205,600 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $143,368. Median rent is $925/month, with 20.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Safety & Crime
Muir reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 453/100K.
Education
30.6% of adults in Muir hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Muir has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population525
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density1,050/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,750
Per Capita$31,560
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$8,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
A+
Home Value$205,600
Rent$925
Ownership86.8%
Zillow$143,368
Housing Units203
Rent Burden20.6%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property453/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,405/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain43.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation872 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.6%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute28 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Muir was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 232 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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