Living in Muir, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Muir · Census data 2020–2024
Muir has 572 residents with a median age of 29.9. The median household income is $108,393 (39% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $174,600, the median rent is $840/month.
Muir is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Muir at a glance
- Population
- 572
- Median age
- 29.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $108,393State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $174,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $840/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 90.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.7%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Muir a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 39% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 31% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Muir
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Muir the median home value is $174,600, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $840 per month, which is 17% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,483 a month in housing costs.
Muir median household income
The median household income in Muir is $108,393 and the income per person is $31,670. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Muir: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 197
- Owner-occupied
- 90.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.4%
- Vacant
- 13.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1947
- Average household size
- 3.35
Muir demographics
- Population
- 572
- Median age
- 29.9
- Under 18
- 28%
- 65 and older
- 7.7%
- Households
- 171
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Muir ›
Education in Muir
28.7% of adults 25 and older in Muir have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 3.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Muir
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.1%
- Drive alone
- 69.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.7%
Muir vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muir | 572 | $108,393 | $174,600 | $840 |
| Reinerton | 358 | $51,875 | $150,000 | $643 |
| Orwin | 200 | $70,278 | $158,300 | — |
| Porter | 2,107 | $72,500 | $163,600 | $718 |
| Tower City | 1,545 | $68,482 | $114,800 | $963 |
| Valley View | 1,487 | $77,273 | $162,600 | $843 |
| Hegins | 3,352 | $92,861 | $197,100 | $794 |
| Williamstown | 1,345 | $61,757 | $100,700 | $888 |
| Williams | 1,178 | $78,182 | $152,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Muir, PA?
The median household income in Muir is $108,393, 39% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Muir?
The median home value in Muir is $174,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Muir?
The median gross rent in Muir is $840 per month, about 17% of household income.
Is Muir, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 39% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 31% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Muir?
The median age in Muir is 29.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Muir?
The average commute to work in Muir is 31 minutes; 2.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Muir?
The unemployment rate in Muir is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Muir?
28.7% of adults in Muir have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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