Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Muse is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,687. Residents earn $108,542 per year, which is 44% above the national average.
Based on current data, Muse receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Muse stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Muse is $108,542, which is significantly higher than the national average — 44% above $75,149. This places Muse among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Muse is $357,600, 27% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $655 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 41.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Muse experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches, including 31.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $108,542 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,977 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,391 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $102,970 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.1% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,697 |
| County GDP | $18,672M |
| Restaurants | 436 |
| Healthcare | 711 |
| Retail | 630 |
| Manufacturing | 226 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,523 |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.82% |
| Commute Time | 29.4 min |
| Work from Home | 20.8% |
| Census Median | $357,600 |
| 27% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $655 |
| 44% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,523 |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.82% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.9% |
| Premature Death | 9,243/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 711 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.3 inches |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 31.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,139 ft (347 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,734/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2923°N, 80.2056°W |
| County FIPS | 42125 |
Winner: Republican by 25.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 41.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,734/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 711 |
| Restaurants | 436 |
| Retail Stores | 630 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 29.4 min |
| Work from Home | 20.8% |