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Muse, Pennsylvania

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Population in 2010: 2,504.
Males: 1,026  (41.0%)
Females: 1,478  (59.0%)
Median resident age:

34.3 years
Pennsylvania median age:

40.9 years

Zip codes: 15350.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $70,303
Muse:

$70,303
PA:

$71,798

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $42,361

Muse CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $224,300
Muse:

$224,300
PA:

$245,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $260,709; detached houses: $274,064; townhouses or other attached units: $231,672; in 2-unit structures: $130,309; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $156,032; mobile homes: $67,133

Median gross rent in 2022: $666.

March 2022 cost of living index in Muse: 90.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.5%

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  • Races in Muse, PA (2022)
    • 2,27190.9%White alone
    • 783.1%Other race alone
    • 743.0%Two or more races
    • 612.4%Asian alone
    • 80.3%Black alone

Races in Muse detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Pennsylvania and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Muse, Pennsylvania as of May 12, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Muse is 1,353 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: Italian (19.6%), Irish (18.3%), English (11.6%), Polish (7.9%), American (6.6%), Slovene (6.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1060 feet

54 residents are foreign born (1.5% Asia, 0.6% Europe).

This place:

2.2%
Pennsylvania:

7.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $5,042 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $3,602 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (15.6 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (268.0 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Cecil-Bishop, PA (1.4 miles ),
Canonsburg borough, PA (1.5 miles ),
Hendersonville, PA (1.6 miles ),
Houston borough, PA (1.7 miles ),
Southview, PA (2.0 miles ),
Westland, PA (2.0 miles),
McGovern, PA (2.1 miles ),
Lawrence, PA (2.1 miles )

Latitude: 40.29 N, Longitude: 80.20 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 724

Distribution of median household income in Muse, PA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Muse, PA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
Pennsylvania:

2.9%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 116. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

116
U.S.:

73
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.274. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.274
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 7.65. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 9.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.65
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.922. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 6.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.922
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 33.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

33.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 16.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

16.7
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 12.3. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 6.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.3
U.S.:

8.1
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2009 was 0.0228. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 6.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0228
U.S.:

0.0093

Tornado activity:

Muse-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Pennsylvania state average. It is 25% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/3/1980, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 35.0 miles away from the Muse place center injured 140 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 8/3/1963, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 17.0 miles away from the place center killed 2 people and injured 70 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Muse-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 53% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 204.8 miles away from Muse center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 83.5 miles away from Muse center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 103.5 miles away from Muse center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 247.0 miles away from Muse center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 268.4 miles away from Muse center
On 12/31/2011 at 20:05:01, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 62.7 miles away from Muse center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Washington County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Storms: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Tropical Depressions: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Muse:

  • DCI OF HILLPOINTE (Dialysis Facility, about 2 miles away; CANONSBURG, PA)
  • HORIZON SENIOR CARE (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; CANONSBURG, PA)
  • TOWNVIEW HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; CANONSBURG, PA)
  • CANONSBURG GENERAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 4 miles away; CANONSBURG, PA)
  • GREENERY SPECIALTY CARE CENTER (OF CANONSBURG) (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; CANONSBURG, PA)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-SOUTH HILLS (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; CANONSBURG, PA)
  • SOUTH HILLS CONVALESCENT CTR (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; CANONSBURG, PA)

Amtrak station near Muse:

  • 16 miles: PITTSBURGH (1100 LIBERTY AVE.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, ATM, free short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Muse:

  • Pittsburgh Technical Institute (about 10 miles; Oakdale, PA; Full-time enrollment: 2,805)
  • Community College of Allegheny County (about 15 miles; Pittsburgh, PA; FT enrollment: 13,486)
  • Point Park University (about 15 miles; Pittsburgh, PA; FT enrollment: 3,525)
  • Duquesne University (about 15 miles; Pittsburgh, PA; FT enrollment: 8,211)
  • The Art Institute of Pittsburgh-Online Division (about 16 miles; Pittsburgh, PA; FT enrollment: 11,040)
  • Robert Morris University (about 16 miles; Moon Township, PA; FT enrollment: 4,823)
  • University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus (about 17 miles; Pittsburgh, PA; FT enrollment: 27,137)

Public elementary/middle school in Muse:

  • MUSE EL SCH (Students: 232, Location: 40 MUSE SCHOOL, Grades: KG-4)
See full list of schools located in Muse

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Muse: Wade Academy Day Care Center (A), Cecil Township Volunteer Fire Company 2 Station 29 (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Washington County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.9 people
Pennsylvania:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

81.9%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.6%
Whole state:

6.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Muse:

Marital status in Muse, PA
  • Never married: 38.9%
  • Now married: 53.7%
  • Separated: 2.2%
  • Widowed: 2.4%
  • Divorced: 2.9%

For population 25 years and over in Muse:

  • High school or higher: 94.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 36.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.6
Pennsylvania average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Muse, PA (based on Washington County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic53,77728
Mainline Protestant28,797129
Evangelical Protestant16,87197
Other1,4598
Black Protestant1,34011
Orthodox1,2757
None104,301-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 34
This county:

1.66 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
This county:

0.10 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 16
Washington County:

0.78 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

0.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 58
Washington County:

2.82 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 119
Here:

5.79 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.12 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

10.1%
State:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Washington County:

30.9%
Pennsylvania:

27.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Washington County:

12.3%
Pennsylvania:

11.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Muse:

  • WWCS (540 AM; 5 kW; CANONSBURG, PA; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKZV (1110 AM; daytime; 1 kW; WASHINGTON, PA; Owner: MY-KEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WZUM (1590 AM; 4 kW; CARNEGIE, PA; Owner: HORVATH BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WPIT (730 AM; 5 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: PENNSYLVANIA MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • WEAE (1250 AM; 5 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WBGG (970 AM; 5 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WJAS (1320 AM; 6 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • WPTT (1360 AM; 5 kW; MCKEESPORT, PA; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF NEVADA)
  • WJPA (1450 AM; 1 kW; WASHINGTON, PA; Owner: WASHINGTON BROACASTING COMPANY)
  • WKHB (620 AM; 6 kW; IRWIN, PA; Owner: BROADCAST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KQV (1410 AM; 5 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: CALVARY, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Muse:

  • WJPA-FM (95.3 FM; WASHINGTON, PA; Owner: WASHINGTON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSHH (99.7 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: RENDA B/CING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • WWSW-FM (94.5 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WLTJ (92.9 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WPNT, INC.)
  • WDSY-FM (107.9 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WDVE (102.5 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJJJ (104.7 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBZZ (93.7 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WQED-FM (89.3 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WQED MULTIMEDIA)
  • WKST-FM (96.1 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDUQ (90.5 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY)
  • WOGH (103.5 FM; BURGETTSTOWN, PA; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)
  • WRRK (96.9 FM; BRADDOCK, PA; Owner: WPNT INC)
  • WORD-FM (101.5 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: PENNSYLVANIA MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • WZPT (100.7 FM; NEW KENSINGTON, PA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WPTS-FM (92.1 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: UNIV. OF PITTSBURGH COMMONWEALTH SYS)
  • WOGF (104.3 FM; EAST LIVERPOOL, OH; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)
  • WOGI (98.3 FM; DUQUESNE, PA; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)
  • WVNP (89.9 FM; WHEELING, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WXDX-FM (105.9 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around Muse:

  • WTOV-TV (Channel 9; STEUBENVILLE, OH; Owner: WTOV-TV HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WPXI (Channel 11; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WPXI-TV HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WBGN-LP (Channel 59; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: BRUNO GOODWORTH NETWORK, INC.)
  • WPTG-LP (Channel 69; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: ABACUS TELEVISION)
  • KDKA-TV (Channel 2; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WQEX (Channel 16; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WQED MULTIMEDIA)
  • W65CG (Channel 65; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WTAE-TV (Channel 4; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WTAE HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC. (CA CORP.))
  • W20AN (Channel 20; WASHINGTON, PA; Owner: TURNPIKE TELEVISION)
  • WPGH-TV (Channel 53; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WPGH LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WQED (Channel 13; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WQED MULTIMEDIA)
  • WBPA-LP (Channel 29; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: VENTURE TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, LLC)
  • W61CC (Channel 61; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: THE VIDEOHOUSE, INC.)
  • WPCB-TV (Channel 40; GREENSBURG, PA; Owner: CORNERSTONE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WIIC-LP (Channel 29; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: ABACUS TELEVISION)
  • W63AU (Channel 63; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: THE BON-TELE NETWORK, INC.)
  • W25CI (Channel 25; STEUBENVILLE, OH; Owner: ABACUS TELEVISION)
  • W57BH (Channel 57; WEIRTON, WV; Owner: TURNPIKE TELEVISION)
  • WCWB (Channel 22; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WCWB LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WTRF-TV (Channel 7; WHEELING, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA MEDIA HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WBYD-CA (Channel 35; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: BENJAMIN PEREZ)
  • W66BQ (Channel 66; BEAVER, PA; Owner: BRUNO-GOODWORTH NETWORK, INC.)
  • W26AV (Channel 26; CHARLEROI, PA; Owner: DEBRA GOODWORTH)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Elementary School (Lat: 40.292306 Lon: -80.197833), Call Sign: KGE859,
    Assigned Frequencies: 46.1200 MHz, 46.4600 MHz, Grant Date: 09/27/2004, Expiration Date: 09/21/2014, Cancellation Date: 11/22/2014, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 26941 Cabot Rd 134, Laguna Hills, CA 92653, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: W3KLP, Grant Date: 11/01/1996, Expiration Date: 01/18/2004, Cancellation Date: 01/19/2006, Registrant: Peter Soma Jr, Box 91, Muse, PA 15350


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Muse, PA
  • 89.1%Utility gas
  • 5.7%Electricity
  • 3.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Muse, PA
  • 51.1%Utility gas
  • 48.9%Electricity


Muse compared to Pennsylvania state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age below state average.
There are no pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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