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McMurray, PA
Census-designated place in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
Population
4,286
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,397
ZIP codes
0
McMurray and its ZIP codes
McMurray at a glance
- McMurray is about 4.8 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 327th most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $155,077 a year, 99% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $391,700 (54% above Pennsylvania).
Local data for McMurray, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
McMurray, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$155,077
Poverty rate
2.6%
Median home value
$391,700
Homeownership
98.7%
Bachelor's or higher
57.2%
Median age
49.0
Average commute
30.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,323), Italian Americans (683), Irish Americans (618).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for McMurray.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,598
89,399 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,764
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.7B
FY 2026, $7,957 per person
How people get to work
McMurray, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.7%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home25.8%
Average one-way commute: 30.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
McMurray, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,069
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
468
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 20°F
41.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near McMurray
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ThompsonvilleCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 2.1 |
| LawrenceCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.4 |
| HendersonvilleCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.4 |
| Bethel ParkMunicipality | 4.1 mi | 11.7 |
| GastonvilleCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 2.7 |
| SouthpointeCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 2.6 |
| FinleyvilleBorough | 4.9 mi | 0.2 |
| CanonsburgBorough | 5.3 mi | 2.3 |
| WylandvilleCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 1.5 |
| BridgevilleBorough | 5.6 mi | 1.1 |
| StrabaneCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.3 |
| Cecil-BishopCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 2.8 |
| MuseCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1.6 |
| HoustonBorough | 6.8 mi | 0.4 |
| MidlandCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.4 |
| Castle ShannonBorough | 7 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is McMurray, PA in?
- McMurray is in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of McMurray, PA?
- About 4,286 people live in McMurray, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near McMurray?
- Nearby places include Thompsonville (1.9 mi), Lawrence (2.5 mi), Hendersonville (4 mi), Bethel Park (4.1 mi), Gastonville (4.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023