Westmoreland County · Pittsburgh · population 20,729
Where Murrysville stands
At or near all-time high. home values up 6.8% in the last year. averaging 8.1% annual growth over 5 years.
Home value trajectory · last 10 years
Zillow ZHVI · monthlyLifestyle scores
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Rent vs buy
At a 17.9 price-to-rent ratio, Murrysville is in the 'depends on horizon' zone. Buy if you'll be there 5+ years and value flexibility on the home; rent if you might move, want zero maintenance friction, or expect rates to drop.
How the momentum score breaks down
methodology →Murrysville has averaged 8.1% annual appreciation over five years and the trend is still live (+6.8% in the last 12 months). When a momentum trade keeps working, the simplest explanation is usually correct: more people want in.
Murrysville's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.
About Murrysville
Murrysville is a city in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, with an estimated population of 20,729. It anchors the Pittsburgh metro area. The median home value in Murrysville is $353,045 as of 2026-04, up 6.8% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +8.1% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Murrysville average $1,645 per month. The composite momentum score is 74 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.
▲ Bull case
▼ Bear case
Playbook
You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.
Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.
Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.
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