Murrysville, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Murrysville is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 20,839. Residents earn $120,685 per year, which is 61% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
20,839 Population 566/sq mi density
$120,685 Median Income $63,325 per capita
$316,400 Home Value $351,350 Zillow
$1,495 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
143 Violent Crime/100K 764 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$120,685 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$316,400 home value, $1,495/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
143 violent crimes/100K (62% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $120,685
61% higher than US avg
Home Value $316,400
12% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 143/100K
62% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 56.4%
67% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,495
29% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.0%
44% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.8%
77% lower than US avg

How Murrysville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population20,839
Median Age50.9 yrs
Density566/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 90%

Economy

A+
Median Income$120,685
Per Capita$63,325
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$19,388M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$316,400
Rent$1,495
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$351,350

Crime

F
Violent143/100K
Property764/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault138/100K
Burglary99/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain43.6 in/yr
Elevation1,135 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+56.4%
High School+97.9%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute30 min
EV Stations1
Libraries22

Is Murrysville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Murrysville receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Murrysville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Murrysville is $120,685, which is significantly higher than the national average — 61% above $75,149. This places Murrysville among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Murrysville is $316,400, 12% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,495 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Murrysville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 143 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 764 per 100,000, 61% below the national average.

Education

Murrysville is a highly educated community — 56.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Murrysville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches, including 25.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Murrysville has a population of 20,839 with a density of 566 people per square mile. The median age is 50.9 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.8%), with 1.2% Black.

Population

20,839
Total Population
566
People / sq mi
50.9yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
36.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Murrysville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.1%
20% above US avg
Spanish5.9%
56% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Murrysville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Murrysville is $120,685, which is 61% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Murrysville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$120,685
61% above US avg
Per Capita Income$63,325
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
IRS Avg AGI$80,248

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.8%
77% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,132
County GDP$19,388M

Business (County)

Restaurants780
Healthcare1,116
Retail1,146
Manufacturing486

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,108
75% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.93%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.9 min
Work from Home27.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Murrysville is $316,400, 12% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,495 (29% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $351,350.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$316,400
12% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$351,350

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,495
29% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,308

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,108
75% above US avg
Effective Rate1.93%

Health Metrics: Murrysville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.1%
Premature Death8,507/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access89.3%
Healthcare Facilities1,116
Murrysville has a violent crime rate of 143 per 100,000 residents, 62% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 764 per 100,000 (61% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Murrysville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent142.9/100K
62% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery4.9/100K
Assault138.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property763.8/100K
61% below US avg
Burglary98.6/100K
Theft660.3/100K
Vehicle Theft4.9/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Murrysville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.6 inches
15% above US avg
Snowfall25.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,135 ft (346 m)
Area36.8 sq mi (95.4 km²)
Population Density566/sq mi
Coordinates40.4429°N, 79.6583°W
County FIPS42129
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 56.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 28.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.9%
D 35.4%

Winner: Republican by 28.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+56.4%
67% above US avg
High School+97.9%
School Test Score5.95
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density566/sq mi
Total Area36.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries22
Healthcare Facilities1,116
Restaurants780
Retail Stores1,146

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.9 min
Work from Home27.8%

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