Living in Muse, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Muse · Census data 2020–2024
Muse has 2,529 residents with a median age of 35.5. The median household income is $80,288 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $340,300, the median rent is $827/month.
Muse at a glance
- Population
- 2,529
- Median age
- 35.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $80,288State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $340,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $827/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 93.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Muse a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 3.6%.
Cons: Home values 34% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Muse
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Muse the median home value is $340,300, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $827 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,225 a month in housing costs.
Muse median household income
The median household income in Muse is $80,288 and the income per person is $37,875. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Muse: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 825
- Owner-occupied
- 93.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.8%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 3.07
Muse demographics
- Population
- 2,529
- Median age
- 35.5
- Under 18
- 32.5%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 825
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Muse ›
Education in Muse
37.1% of adults 25 and older in Muse have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 12.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Muse
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 21.6%
- Drive alone
- 67.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.9%
Muse vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muse | 2,529 | $80,288 | $340,300 | $827 |
| Southpointe | 3,136 | $106,644 | $569,600 | $1,649 |
| Cecil | 14,925 | $105,303 | $347,000 | $1,540 |
| Cecil-Bishop | 2,910 | $94,267 | $305,500 | $1,352 |
| Canonsburg | 9,675 | $79,227 | $213,200 | $1,025 |
| Midland | 196 | $99,167 | $106,600 | — |
| Hendersonville | 243 | $73,289 | $216,000 | — |
| Strabane | 605 | $63,281 | $170,400 | — |
| Houston | 1,313 | $64,773 | $203,800 | $775 |
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What is the median household income in Muse, PA?
The median household income in Muse is $80,288, about the same as 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 Muse?
The median home value in Muse is $340,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Muse?
The median gross rent in Muse is $827 per month, about 28.9% of household income.
Is Muse, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 3.6%. Minuses: home values 34% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Muse?
The median age in Muse is 35.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Muse?
The average commute to work in Muse is 24 minutes; 21.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Muse?
The unemployment rate in Muse is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Muse?
37.1% of adults in Muse 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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