Can someone give me a first person view of Murrysville? (Pittsburgh: home, purchase)
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I may start my search to purchase my first home and I like what I've seen in Murrysville. What school district would my three school aged children be a part of, Income ratios, and how diverse is it. Basically any info is good info.
I grew up in Murrysville as an ethnic minority. Ethnically and socially, Murrysville is still fairly homogeneous (94% white). The Asian population is visible and pretty large for the Pittsburgh Area (almost 5%). The growing African American population remains small, but eastward out-migration patterns (Penn Hills, Monroeville, Plum) suggest that the black community in Murrysville will continue to increase, slowly and gradually. The school district, Franklin Regional, is strong academically, and holds its own in sports. Franklin sometimes gets tagged as 'stuck up' and 'elitist' from rival districts, but I'd say those accusations were always overblown.
For the suburbs its a good place to raise a family, with lots of community activities and well supported youth sports organizations. For the most part though, having a parent who can drive kids around to activities is necessary, as things can be spaced out between subdivisions. Even so, most areas are still within walking distance to a public park, and where I grew up we could walk 10-15 minutes to a shopping area where we bought candy and pop.
I may start my search to purchase my first home and I like what I've seen in Murrysville. What school district would my three school aged children be a part of, Income ratios, and how diverse is it. Basically any info is good info.
Murrysville is an *excellent* place to raise kids. The school district is quite good, particularly at the HS level. As for diversity, there is some, with many professionals living in the area who care deeply in their childrens' education and who participate and volunteer.
There are beautiful parks, bike trails, and Murrysville is a quick hop into Pittsburgh, with all its amenities. Murrysville is located in Westmoreland County and not Allegheny County, so the taxes are less.
I'd move back in a flash if/when the opportunity presented/presents itself.
Good luck.
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