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Seward, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Indiana County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
351 Population 1,755/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $23,103 per capita
$68,400 Home Value $109,945 Zillow
$660 Median Rent 14.2% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,400 home value, $660/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Seward, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,000
33% below
$23,103 per capita
Home Value
$68,400
76% below
Zillow: $109,945
Median Rent
$660/mo
43% below
14.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.7%
83% below
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Seward Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Seward's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
67%
Home Value
24%
Rent
57%
Poverty
87%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
58%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Seward a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Seward residents earn a median household income of $50,000 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,103. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,921 business establishments, including 166 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Seward is $68,400 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $109,945. Median rent is $660/month, with 14.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.

Safety & Crime

Seward reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

5.7% of adults in Seward hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Seward has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population351
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density1,755/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$23,103
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$4,202M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,400
Rent$660
Ownership83.8%
Zillow$109,945
Housing Units188
Rent Burden14.2%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,212/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,120 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute23 min
Broadband80.3%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Seward was founded in 1904.
The median home in Seward was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 166 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.