At a Glance
Median Income
$108,542
$41,977 per capita
Home Value
$357,600
Zillow: $288,306
Median Rent
$655/mo
17.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
145/100K
447/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.7%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Muse Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Muse's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Muse a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Muse residents earn a median household income of $108,542 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,977. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,697 business establishments, including 436 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Muse is $357,600 , 27% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $288,306. Median rent is $655/month, with 17.9% 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 1993.
Safety & Crime
Muse reports 145 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 447/100K.
Education
41.7% of adults in Muse hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% above the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Muse has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,687
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density1,734/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$108,542
Per Capita$41,977
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$18,672M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
Housing
A+
Home Value$357,600
Rent$655
Ownership85.1%
Zillow$288,306
Housing Units829
Rent Burden17.9%
Crime
F
Violent145/100K
Property447/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,243/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,139 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.7%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute29 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Muse was built in 1993.
20.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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