Muir is a small town of 541 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $123,750
and a 1.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is
5% below the national average.
Strengths:
Muir stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Muir is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Muir city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.8
Muir's overall cost of living index is 94.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Muir costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.
Metric
Muir, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$152,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$944
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
86.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$123,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Muir's violent crime rate is 76.4 per 100,000 residents
— 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
76.4 /100k
Property Crime
356.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Muir, PA
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
34.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Muir sees average highs of 36.9°F in January
and 83.7°F in July,
with 50.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 27.6 inches of snow per year.
Muir's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Muir roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $152,100 and median rent is $944/month.
Muir's violent crime rate is 76.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 356.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Muir, PA has a population of 541, a median household income of $123,750, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Muir averages 36.9°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.9 inches
with about 27.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Muir, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 17957.
The population of Muir, Pennsylvania is 541 with a median age of 39.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Muir: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $152,100, median household income $123,750, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Muir side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.