Living in Murrysville, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Murrysville · Census data 2020–2024
Murrysville has 20,817 residents with a median age of 51.2. The median household income is $121,823 (56% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $342,100, the median rent is $1,587/month.
Murrysville at a glance
- Population
- 20,817
- Median age
- 51.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $121,823State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $342,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,587/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 91.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.7%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Murrysville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 56% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 2.5%.
Cons: Home values 34% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Murrysville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Murrysville the median home value is $342,100, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,587 per month, which is 25.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,905 a month in housing costs.
Murrysville median household income
The median household income in Murrysville is $121,823 and the income per person is $64,182. 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Murrysville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,792
- Owner-occupied
- 91.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.5%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.46
Murrysville demographics
- Population
- 20,817
- Median age
- 51.2
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 30.2%
- Households
- 8,367
- Foreign-born
- 5.9%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Murrysville ›
Education in Murrysville
56.7% of adults 25 and older in Murrysville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 25.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Murrysville
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 29.3%
- Drive alone
- 67%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
Murrysville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murrysville | 20,817 | $121,823 | $342,100 | $1,587 |
| Export | 857 | $56,316 | $157,100 | $757 |
| Delmont | 2,610 | $56,806 | $261,400 | $821 |
| Level Green | 4,409 | $101,602 | $276,300 | — |
| Monroeville | 28,295 | $79,218 | $209,800 | $1,175 |
| Washington | 6,843 | $83,587 | $236,200 | $1,020 |
| Plum | 26,723 | $98,705 | $227,600 | $1,177 |
| Trafford | 3,216 | $65,839 | $147,300 | $1,022 |
| Pitcairn | 3,032 | $36,419 | $59,300 | $772 |
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What is the median household income in Murrysville, PA?
The median household income in Murrysville is $121,823, 56% 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 Murrysville?
The median home value in Murrysville is $342,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Murrysville?
The median gross rent in Murrysville is $1,587 per month, about 25.8% of household income.
Is Murrysville, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 56% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 2.5%. Minuses: home values 34% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Murrysville?
The median age in Murrysville is 51.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Murrysville?
The average commute to work in Murrysville is 29 minutes; 29.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Murrysville?
The unemployment rate in Murrysville is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Murrysville?
56.7% of adults in Murrysville 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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