Population 14,512 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Murrysville
Household size in Murrysville
| Period | Murrysville | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.48 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.33 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.30 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Murrysville run a little small, averaging 2.49 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Locally, though, the typical household here is bigger than in the Pittsburgh area overall, where it has 2.30 people. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Murrysville
| Period | Murrysville | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.9 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 50.6 | 43.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.5 | 43.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.9 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 50.9, Murrysville is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 47.9, mirroring the country. Only 14 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Murrysville
| Period | Murrysville | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Murrysville: 4.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 26 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Murrysville
Renters in Murrysville
| Period | Murrysville | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 28.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 29.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 30.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 29.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Murrysville is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 8.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over half of owners (52.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 18 have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Murrysville
| Period | Murrysville | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Murrysville: just 5.5% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is up 1.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Murrysville
| Period | Murrysville | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1960 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1962 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in Murrysville was built around 1978, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in the Pittsburgh area overall, where the median home dates to 1964. The median year built has moved up from 1973 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Murrysville
| Period | Murrysville | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $835 | $720 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $938 | $801 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,204 | $922 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,314 | $1,162 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$479 | +$442 | +$494 | +$606 |
Rent in Murrysville runs $1,314 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are higher than in the Pittsburgh area as a whole ($1,162). Rent has climbed $479 a month since 2006–10, up 57%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Murrysville
Bachelor's degrees in Murrysville
| Period | Murrysville | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.0% | 29.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 50.9% | 31.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 57.4% | 35.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 54.7% | 39.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +9.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Murrysville: 54.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 4.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Murrysville
| Period | Murrysville | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.5% | 90.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.8% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.6% | 93.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.0% | 95.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Murrysville: 98.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 31 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Murrysville
| Period | Murrysville | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.2% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.3% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Murrysville has been strong: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Murrysville compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murrysville | 2.49 | 50.9 | 4.1% | 8.3% | 5.5% | 1978 | $1,314 | 54.7% | 98.0% | 2.9% |
| Export | 2.42 | 48.0 | 5.5% | 18.5% | 8.5% | 1978 | $1,170 | 46.9% | 97.7% | 3.8% |
| Plum | 2.51 | 46.0 | 8.3% | 19.4% | 7.2% | 1977 | $1,193 | 44.9% | 97.7% | 2.9% |
| Monroeville | 2.24 | 45.3 | 7.7% | 31.6% | 9.8% | 1966 | $1,361 | 45.8% | 97.2% | 4.8% |
| Trafford | 2.46 | 44.9 | 10.5% | 11.8% | 8.5% | 1962 | $992 | 43.9% | 94.8% | 1.4% |
| Level Green | 2.88 | 41.1 | 3.8% | 0.2% | 4.6% | 2002 | $909 | 46.8% | 98.7% | 0.0% |
| Harrison City | 2.47 | 44.8 | 4.9% | 13.0% | 4.0% | 1990 | $1,324 | 46.6% | 99.2% | 1.8% |
| Pitcairn | 2.30 | 38.4 | 18.3% | 60.8% | 21.6% | 1958 | $798 | 15.4% | 94.9% | 9.9% |
| Alcoa Center | 2.43 | 47.5 | 3.4% | 8.2% | 9.9% | 1974 | $765 | 23.3% | 97.1% | 4.5% |
| Delmont | 2.08 | 51.6 | 8.2% | 28.7% | 5.3% | 1973 | $958 | 43.1% | 95.6% | 5.7% |
| Mamont | 2.46 | 57.5 | 5.1% | 10.7% | 4.6% | 1984 | $1,035 | 27.8% | 96.2% | 0.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Murrysville. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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