About
Life in Munhall
Munhall is a community of 10,633 people in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $52,037, median rent runs about $774 per month, and median home values are around $132,100. Unemployment is low at 4.0%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Munhall at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.9%
Foreign-Born
0.8%
Broadband Internet
86.0%
of households
Population Growth
-4.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics0.8% foreign-born, most often from Jamaica
Who lives in Munhall: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Munhall, the largest foreign-born group is from Jamaica (31.3%), and 3.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.2%
of residents
65 and Older
21.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
38.6%
of households
Married Couples
33.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.03
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 35% below PA average
Rent, home values, and income in Munhall
In Munhall, rent runs 35% below the PA average, and home values are 48% below the PA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
94.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,339
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
66.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1946
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $145,707 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for PA
Unemployment in Munhall and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Allegheny County, which includes Munhall, is close to the PA average.
Unemployment rate
Munhall: Allegheny County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Allegheny County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Munhall is less than 1% of Allegheny County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Munhall Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Pittsburgh, PA metro area
Commute23.9 min avg
How Munhall residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Munhall, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 64% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 19 mi
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Medium hub4.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 44% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Munhall runs 44% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
184.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,304.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Munhall Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 26 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Allegheny County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Allegheny County, which includes Munhall, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 26 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | Flash Flood | $714,300 |
| 2024 | 44 | Thunderstorm Wind | $12.3M |
| 2023 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $382,000 |
| 2022 | 31 | Winter Weather | $265,000 |
| 2021 | 40 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.4M |
| 2020 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $743,000 |
| 2019 | 44 | Flash Flood | $498,500 |
| 2018 | 37 | Flash Flood | $12.1M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Allegheny County, county-wide
Munhall is less than 1% of Allegheny County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality52 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Allegheny County, which includes Munhall, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
52
Good Days
168
per year
Moderate Days
193
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Allegheny County, county-wide
Munhall is less than 1% of Allegheny County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Munhall has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
40°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
40.6"
Annual Snowfall
25.0"
Hot Days/Year
14
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
92
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
142
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 22°F | 3.20" |
| Feb | 40°F | 22°F | 2.66" |
| Mar | 50°F | 29°F | 3.29" |
| Apr | 62°F | 40°F | 3.19" |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 3.86" |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 4.72" |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 3.79" |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 3.74" |
| Sep | 77°F | 56°F | 3.32" |
| Oct | 65°F | 44°F | 2.94" |
| Nov | 53°F | 35°F | 2.88" |
| Dec | 42°F | 28°F | 3.01" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Munhall
Uninsured
5.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Munhall's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Upmc Mckeesport Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.9 mi away · Mc Keesport
Magee Womens Hospital of Upmc Health System
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.4 mi away · Pittsburgh
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.6 mi away · Pittsburgh
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Munhall
Munhall's student/teacher ratio is 12.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 30.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
30.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Munhall (within 15 miles)
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
4.5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 20,370 students · in-state tuition $22,736 · 83% graduate · median earnings $73,113 (10 yrs after entry)
Community College of Allegheny County
7.4 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 9,544 students · in-state tuition $4,962 · 27% graduate · median earnings $43,286 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,304 students · in-state tuition $68,776 · 92% graduate · median earnings $125,257 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,350 students · in-state tuition $51,068 · 78% graduate · median earnings $81,698 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,331 students · in-state tuition $41,000 · 57% graduate · median earnings $52,251 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,348 students · in-state tuition $37,132 · 57% graduate · median earnings $56,397 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Fort Necessity National Battlefield, 43 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Munhall
Munhall has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Necessity National Battlefield (43 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
National Battlefield
43 mi awayFriendship Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
43 mi awayFlight 93 National Memorial
National Memorial
58 mi awayJohnstown Flood National Memorial
National Memorial
59 mi awayAllegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
National Historic Site
70 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
82 mi awayPublic Libraries in Munhall
Carnegie Library Of Homestead
510 10th Ave, Munhall
Cities Near Munhall
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Munhall FAQ
Is Munhall, Pennsylvania affordable?⌄
Munhall's median rent is $780/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $52,517/year. Median home value is $132,100.
Is Munhall, Pennsylvania safe?⌄
Munhall's violent crime rate was 185 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1304 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Munhall, Pennsylvania?⌄
Allegheny County, which includes Munhall, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Munhall, Pennsylvania?⌄
The cost of living in Munhall is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $780/month and median household income is $52,517/year. The median home value is $132,100. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Munhall, Pennsylvania?⌄
The average commute in Munhall is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from