Untitled photo, 2006
Murrysville’s story
238 years in pictures
Census counts: 81 in 1880, 21,006 in 2020. The archive holds 7 old photos and papers going back to 2006 and 3 maps from 1904 on.
- 1788Murrysville is settled
MurrysvillePA
A town of 20,636, settled in 1788. Public schools that outperform most of Pennsylvania.
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Photo: Erik Drost on Flickr · CC BY 2.0
Population
20,636
2025 Census estimate · −1.7% since 2020
Typical home
$362K
+6.2% in a year
Household income
$122K
median
Median age
51.2
years
Jobs based here
9,490
Balanced
TownGrade
A+
#41 of 1032 in PA
Is Murrysville a good place to live?
Murrysville is one of the best-graded places in America: an A+, ranked 41st of 1032 in Pennsylvania. Its public schools beat 97% of Pennsylvania towns on state tests and graduation, it reports less crime per resident than 96% of U.S. towns, and the median household earns $122K. The exception is cost of living: homes are expensive, about $362K for a typical one and 4.8 times the Pittsburgh metro’s $76K median household income. 57% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Murrysville, against 29% in Pennsylvania’s towns and 29% across U.S. towns. On health, just 128 of Pennsylvania’s 1,749 towns do better. The biggest place to walk is Pleasant Valley Park, 252 acres with 5.7 miles of trail.
What makes Murrysville stand out
Where Murrysville beats most towns.
Franklin Regional SD schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch | 3–5 | 789 |
| Franklin Regional Primary Sch | K–2 | 619 |
| Mother of Sorrows Parish School | K–8 | 389 |
SchoolsA+
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Murrysville0
Pennsylvania2.3
U.S.3.3
SafetyA+
No violent crime reported in 2025
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
13 better11 too close to call2 worse
| Widest gap | Murrysville | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 7.1% | 14.5% |
HealthA
Healthier than 90% of U.S. towns
Less healthyHealthier
CDC PLACES 2025 estimates.
How Murrysville grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far Murrysville is from typical.
SchoolsA+Open →SafetyA+Open →Jobs & incomeAOpen →HealthForbes Hospital 5 miles awayAOpen →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listAOpen →Cost of livingC−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.8 of 20; 1.5% of households have no car; 0.9% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsAOpen →History5 notable people born hereC+Open →Civic life4.8 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market$362K typical home, up 6.2% in a year–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 51.2–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 78 attractions →Fallingwater and 57 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Murrysville. Close and well known come first.
Big draw38 mi MuseumFallingwater
Big draw19 mi Stadium & arenaAcrisure Stadium
11 mi Theme parkKennywood
19 mi LandmarkFort Duquesne
18 mi Stadium & arenaPNC Park
17 mi Stadium & arenaPPG Paints ArenaSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Fallingwater: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Acrisure Stadium: Fo2grfr, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kennywood: Ski2007 of English Wikipedia, Public domain · Fort Duquesne: Sébastien Paquin, CC BY-SA 3.0 · PNC Park: alpineinc, CC BY 2.0 · PPG Paints Arena: Jleedev, CC BY-SA 4.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Murrysville: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Murrysville, and how to reach them.
PowerWest Penn PowerEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterMawc Sweeney Plant water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpRepublic ServicesTrash haulerTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWestmoreland County Board of ElectionsWestmoreland County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Feb 2025
ZIP codes15668, 15632, 1562615668 62% · 15632 30% · 15626 7%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Murrysville.
Murrysville has schools in the top 5% of Pennsylvania, trades workers with Pittsburgh and other neighbors and has less tooth loss than most of Pennsylvania.
OutdoorsA
Conserved land covers 8% of Murrysville
In 27 parks and preserves, walkers have 42 miles of trail. Murrysville’s trail network density comes in at 1.1 miles per square mile.
#189for trails in PA
| Murrysville | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 1.1 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 8% | 8.2% | 4.3% |
8%
conserved · 1,880 of 23,435 acres
42 mi
of trails · 1.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Duff Park | 6.4 mi | 227 |
| 2. Pleasant Valley Park | 5.7 mi | 252 |
| 3. Townsend Park | 4.3 mi | 160 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsA+
Murrysville earns an A+ for schools
That grade ranks #29 of the 1,037 Pennsylvania towns we grade for schools.
Public schools: Franklin Regional SD. Below: Three of its 6 schools, each with why it was picked. The largest public high school is Franklin Regional SHS, with 1,101 students.
97%of PA districts it outscoresA+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Regional Intermediate SchLargest public elementary schoolGrades 3–5 | Grades 3–5 | 789 | A |
| Franklin Regional SHSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 1,101 | A+ |
| Franklin Regional Primary SchTop results in townGrades K–2 | Grades K–2 | 619 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within PA on state tests and graduation
SafetyA+
Murrysville earns an A+ for safety
Reported crimes fell from 76 to 32 over the last three FBI years, a drop beyond ordinary year-to-year swings. Violent crime is rare: 1 reported in 2025, 0 per 1,000 residents.
In Murrysville, the level of property crime is 1.5 per 1,000 residents.
96%of U.S. towns report more crimeA+Safety Grade
| Murrysville | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 1.5 per 1,000 residents | 5.7 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 0.7 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Murrysville0
Pennsylvania2.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Murrysville1.5
Pennsylvania13.6
U.S.15.5
96th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
92nd
percentile among PA towns
1
violent crimes reported in 2025
31
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
HealthA
Murrysville stands out in Pennsylvania and nationally: a larger share of its adults had a checkup this year
Its widest gap with Pennsylvania is tooth loss: 7.1% of those 65+ have lost all their teeth, against 14.5% statewide.
For adults in Murrysville, the share who have been diagnosed with depression is 21%. This Pennsylvania town beats the Pennsylvania average on 13 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 2. In Murrysville, 11% of adults report frequent physical distress, and 11% smoke cigarettes.
90%healthier than U.S. townsAHealth Grade
| Murrysville | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 16% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 14% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 17% | 14% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 83% | 79% | 79% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
13 better11 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Murrysville | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 7.1% | 14.5% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.2% | 8.8% |
Forbes Hospital
5 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
89th
percentile among PA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A
Murrysville faces a very low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Murrysville’s risk rating from FEMA stands at 17 of 100. Flood insurance has paid out on 49 claims in the town since 1978. 87% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding. One declared disaster, in 2004, has brought federal aid to Murrysville households.
17risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
49
paid flood claims since 1978
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade C−
Murrysville earns a C− for cost of living
Home values rose 40% in five years, to about $362K, against 23% across Pennsylvania.
Values rose 6.2% in the 12 months to September 2026. In Murrysville, the median rent is $1,587 a month. Also worth knowing: 92% of households live in a home they own locally.
$362KZillow home value
| Murrysville | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 92% | 78% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,587 a month | $1,114 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Murrysville$362K
Pennsylvania$287K
+6.2%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
The climate in Murrysville brings four seasons and pleasant summers
The July high in Murrysville is 83°F.
29″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–40°
Spring39–61°
Summer59–82°
Fall43–64°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 29
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
About one in nine working residents works right in Murrysville
Murrysville has about as many jobs (9,490) as working residents, but only 1,058 people both live and work here. 29.3% of workers work from home, against 15.6% across Pennsylvania.
Between 2013 and 2023, jobs in Murrysville rose by 510, to 9,490. Commuting out is the norm in the town: just over a tenth of working residents work locally. The share of residents in Murrysville who live below the poverty line: 2.5%. The top destinations are Pittsburgh (22%), Monroeville (8%) and Plum (3%).
11%work in town
| Murrysville | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $122,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 2.5% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 11% | 6.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Murrysville11%
Pittsburgh22%
Monroeville8%
Plum3%
Hempfield Township3%
14 mi
median commute distance
9,490
jobs based in Murrysville
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
C+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 38% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Murrysville
20pages on Murrysville
The big questions
SchoolsA+Beat 97% of PA districts · 6 schoolsSafetyA+0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthABetter than PA on 13 of 26 CDC measuresCost of livingC−$362K typical home · up 6.2% in a yearWork & commuteA$122K median household income · 9,490 jobs hereNatural hazardsAFEMA risk higher than 17% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
8 within 15 miles of the center of Murrysville
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New KensingtonUniversity or college · Public · New Kensington7.8 mi$14,408 in-state tuitionSeton Hill UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Greensburg10.6 mi$42,944 tuitionPennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater AlleghenyUniversity or college · Public · McKeesport11.2 mi$14,408 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Murrysville residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Pennsylvania.
Famous people from Murrysville
5 notable people were born in Murrysville.
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About Murrysville
Municipality in Pennsylvania, US
The Municipality of Murrysville is a home rule municipality in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 21,006, making it one of the larger communities in the county. It is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area and is located approximately 20 miles east of Pittsburgh along U.S. Route 22.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1788
- Area
- 37 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,110 ft
- ZIP code
- 15668
Murrysville’s neighbors
8 towns share a border with Murrysville.
At #41 in PA, it grades higher overall than all 5 graded towns on its borders; Penn Township (A+) comes closest. Salem Township next door grades lower for schools (B− to Murrysville’s A+) and higher for cost of living (A to C−).
Washington TownshipPenn TownshipMonroevilleDelmontUpper Burrell TownshipLevel GreenSalem TownshipPlumMurrysville
How the neighbors grade
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murrysville | #41 | A+ | C− | A+ | A+ | A |
| Washington Township | #80 | A+ | B+ | A+ | A− | B |
| Penn Township | #44 | A+ | C | A+ | A+ | B+ |
| Monroeville | #636 | B | C+ | C | B− | A− |
| Delmont | #183 | A | C+ | A+ | A | A− |
| Upper Burrell Township | — | — | A− | A | B+ | B− |
| Level Green | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Salem Township | #166 | A | A | — | B− | B |
Upper Burrell Township has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Salem Township reports no FBI crime data of its own. Level Green isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Murrysville with a neighbor →
Questions about Murrysville
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Murrysville, PA a good place to live?
Yes, by almost any measure. Murrysville grades A+ overall, better than 98% of U.S. towns and #41 of 1032 in Pennsylvania. It grades A for health, A+ for safety and A+ for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Murrysville, PA safe?
Yes, by national standards. Murrysville reports less crime per resident than 96% of U.S. towns, an A+ Safety Grade: 1 violent and 31 property crimes in 2025.
Is Murrysville, PA expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C−.
What is Murrysville, PA known for?
5 notable people were born here, including Eli Evankovich and Josiah Given.