Murrysville, Pennsylvania Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Murrysville, PA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above average
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Income Above average
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Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Murrysville | Pennsylvania Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,520 | 13,004,688 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 584.2 | 282.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.02% | 0.21% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 51.4 | 41.6 | 37.3 |
| Households | 8,853 | 5,268,760 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Murrysville grew by 4.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 21,520 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Murrysville is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 23.9% of residents. That is 4.8 points above Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 3,372 15.7% -4.5 pts
- Millennials 29–44 3,705 17.2% -3.8 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,992 23.2% +2.6 pts
- Boomers 61–79 5,135 23.9% +4.8 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Pennsylvania, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.9% of the people living in Murrysville and men 49.1%.
- Women 50.9% Pennsylvania 50.8%
- Men 49.1% Pennsylvania 49.2%
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Economy
Murrysville has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Murrysville | Pennsylvania Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $114,506 | $78,249 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.05% | 4.43% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Murrysville is about 46% higher than in Pennsylvania.
Housing
| Metric | Murrysville | Pennsylvania Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $589,315 | $152,469 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,152 | $1,208 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 87.5% | 69.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Murrysville is about 42.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,152 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Murrysville spend about 61 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 252 hours, about 10.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Murrysville | Pennsylvania Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 30.3 | 22.4 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 60.6 | 44.7 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 252 | 186 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,826 | $5,779 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 29.0% | 15.6% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 9,018 | 6,862 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,066 | 1,152 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Murrysville is 30 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Pennsylvania.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Murrysville has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Murrysville | Pennsylvania Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51.6% | 31.4% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | 2.39 | 2.53 |
Health
Murrysville has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Murrysville | Pennsylvania Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.6 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.5% | 15.7% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.9% | 20.1% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Murrysville, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Murrysville, Pennsylvania?
About 21,520 people live in Murrysville, Pennsylvania, in 8,853 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 51.4, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 14 years.
Is Murrysville, Pennsylvania urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Murrysville, Pennsylvania has 584 people per square mile, a density typical of a mix of suburbs, small towns and farmland. That is about 6.8 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Murrysville, Pennsylvania an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 5.1 times the median household income ($589,315 against $114,506), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,152 a month takes about 12% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Murrysville, Pennsylvania?
Unemployment in Murrysville, Pennsylvania is only 3.6%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Murrysville, Pennsylvania?
51.6% of adults in Murrysville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 5 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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