Murrysville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County

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 $369,181 Zillow
$1,495 Median Rent 26.6% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
24 Violent Crime/100K 237 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$120,685 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$316,400 home value, $1,495/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
24 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Murrysville, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$120,685
61% above
$63,325 per capita
Home Value
$316,400
12% above
Zillow: $369,181
Median Rent
$1,495/mo
29% above
26.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
24/100K
94% below
237/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.4%
67% above
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Murrysville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Murrysville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
161%
Home Value
112%
Rent
129%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
167%
Unemployment
92%
Crime
6%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Murrysville a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Murrysville residents earn a median household income of $120,685 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $63,325. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,132 business establishments, including 780 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Murrysville is $316,400 , 12% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $369,181. Median rent is $1,495/month, with 26.6% 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 1979.

Safety & Crime

Murrysville reports 24 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 237/100K.

Education

56.4% of adults in Murrysville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% above the national average). 97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Murrysville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population20,839
Median Age50.9 yrs
Density566/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$120,685
Per Capita$63,325
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087

Housing

A+
Home Value$316,400
Rent$1,495
Ownership91.9%
Zillow$369,181
Housing Units8,579
Rent Burden26.6%

Crime

F
Violent24/100K
Property237/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,507/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,135 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+56.4%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+26.0%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute30 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22

Did You Know?

Murrysville was founded in 1788.
The median home in Murrysville was built in 1979.
27.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 780 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.