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Retirement community in Murrysville, Pennsylvania

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Murrysville, Pennsylvania Retirement Guide

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Retirement Score

Murrysville, Pennsylvania at a Glance

Median Home Price
$296,900
State Income Tax
State income tax; Social Security and most retirement income fully exempt.
Avg January Low
24°F
Cost of Living Index
96.3 (US avg = 100)
RetireCityIQ Score
69 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Murrysville, Pennsylvania, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
96.3 (U.S. avg = 100)Low confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$117,067High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Murrysville's cost of living is 3.700000000000003% below the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$296,900High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$1,452High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
89.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Murrysville using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$643

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$722

Median home price used: $296,900

Median rent reference: $1,452 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
Care Access (Proxy)
100 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
42.6 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Murrysville scores 100 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
60 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security and most retirement income fully exempt.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026

Pennsylvania has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
Avg January Low
Annual Precipitation
Sunny Days / Year

With 267.5 sunny days a year and an average January low of 24°F, Murrysville offers a traditional winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
97.2 / 100Low confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
6.5 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
5.6 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
20,820High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Age
50.1High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Age 65+
28.4%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Veterans
8.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
55.4%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
91.4%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Black
1.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Hispanic/Latino
1.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Asian
3.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Murrysville

What is the cost of living in Murrysville, Pennsylvania for retirees?▾

The cost-of-living index is 96, roughly 4% below the national average of 100. Median home price is around $296,900.

Does Pennsylvania tax Social Security or retirement income?▾

For Pennsylvania residents: State income tax; Social Security and most retirement income fully exempt.

What is the climate like in Murrysville, Pennsylvania?▾

Murrysville, Pennsylvania has January average low around 24°F, July average high around 85°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Murrysville, Pennsylvania?▾

Murrysville scores 100/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a top-tier score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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