Key Takeaways
- Murrysville: median prices $335K-$400K, +4.0% annual appreciation, 42 days on market (97% sale-to-list). Best for families, larger lots, eastern. Source: We Sell Any Home Data Hub, 2026.
- Plum Borough: median prices $240K-$310K, +3.5% annual appreciation, 45 days on market (96% sale-to-list). Best for first-time, larger lots, value. Source: We Sell Any Home Data Hub, 2026.
- Both deliver space east of the city; the district and price tier separate them.
Buyers weighing Murrysville against Plum Borough are usually deciding between two good answers, which is exactly why the choice is hard. We sell homes in both, so instead of a diplomatic tie, here is the honest breakdown, category by category, using the same 2026 dataset we publish in our Pittsburgh Real Estate Data Hub.
The Numbers, Side by Side
Murrysville · Median Price Range
$335K-$400K
Plum Borough · Median Price Range
$240K-$310K
Murrysville · Appreciation / DOM
+4.0% · 42 days
Plum Borough · Appreciation / DOM
+3.5% · 45 days
Sale-to-list ratios run 97% in Murrysville and 96% in Plum Borough, so well-priced homes in both markets close near asking. Days on market tell you the pace you will face as a buyer: 42 days in Murrysville, 45 days in Plum Borough.
Schools
Murrysville is served by Franklin Regional SD; Plum Borough by Plum Borough SD. For a deeper read on each community, see our full guides: Murrysville guide and Plum Borough guide.
What Our Local Guides Say
Murrysville: Median home price in Murrysville ranged from approximately $335,000 to $400,000 in 2025-2026 (median sale prices around $335K, list prices closer to $354K, newer construction or larger acreage homes $500K-$700K), with approximately 3.6% annual appreciation, 30 days to sale, and a 97% sale-to-list ratio (Source: Zillow / Redfin / local MLS).
Plum Borough: Median home price in Plum Borough ranged from $240,000 to $310,000 in 2025-2026 (Holiday Park new construction at the upper end, Center Road mid-century homes at the lower end), with approximately 3.5% annual appreciation, 45 days to sale, and a 96% sale-to-list ratio (Source: Zillow / Redfin / local MLS).
The Verdict
Murrysville: Choose Murrysville for the Franklin Regional district and the more premium eastern address.
Plum Borough: Choose Plum for larger lots at friendlier prices, a favorite of first-time buyers who want room without the premium.
The short version
Both deliver space east of the city; the district and price tier separate them. Murrysville: $335K-$400K, 42 days on market. Plum Borough: $240K-$310K, 45 days on market. (We Sell Any Home Data Hub, 2026.)
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Rudolph, M. (2026). Murrysville vs Plum Borough: Which Should You Choose? (2026). We Sell Any Home, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services. https://www.wesellanyhome.com/compare/murrysville-vs-plum.html
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