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Sewickley Hills, PA

Pennsylvania · Beaver County · Metropolitan Area

Sewickley Hills is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 681. Residents earn $162,361 per year, which is 116% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
681 Population 276/sq mi density
$162,361 Median Income $85,416 per capita
$480,000 Home Value
$850 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$162,361 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$480,000 home value, $850/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
70.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $162,361
116% higher than US avg
Home Value $480,000
70% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 70.1%
108% higher than US avg
Median Rent $850
27% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.6%
28% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.0%
92% lower than US avg

How Sewickley Hills Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population681
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density276/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans10.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$162,361
Per Capita$85,416
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$8,033M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$480,000
Rent$850
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units281
Rent Burden23.8%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain38.6 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,149 ft (350 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+70.1%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+40.2%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute25 min
Broadband98.5%
Libraries11

Is Sewickley Hills a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sewickley Hills receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Sewickley Hills stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sewickley Hills is $162,361, which is significantly higher than the national average — 116% above $75,149. This places Sewickley Hills among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sewickley Hills is $480,000, making it a premium housing market at 70% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Sewickley Hills is a highly educated community — 70.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Sewickley Hills experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches, including 19.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Sewickley Hills has a population of 681 with a density of 276 people per square mile. The median age is 49.5 years, 27% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.5%).

Population

681
Total Population
276
People / sq mi
49.5yrs
Median Age
27% above US avg
2.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.8%
Female 54.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Sewickley Hills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.7%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.3%
68% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Sewickley Hills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sewickley Hills is $162,361, which is 116% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Sewickley Hills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$162,361
116% above US avg
Per Capita Income$85,416
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
IRS Avg AGI$69,750

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.0%
92% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,586
County GDP$8,033M

Business (County)

Restaurants311
Healthcare472
Retail475
Manufacturing159

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,587
60% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.16%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.4 min
Drive Alone67.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home28.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Sewickley Hills is $480,000, 70% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $850 (27% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$480,000
70% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$850
27% below US avg
Rent Burden23.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied98.1%
Housing Units281
Median Year Built1981

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,587
60% above US avg
Effective Rate1.16%
Sewickley Hills has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.6 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.6 inches
1% above US avg
Snowfall19.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,149 ft (350 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density276/sq mi
Coordinates40.5681°N, 80.1271°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBeaver County County
County FIPS42007
Sewickley Hills is located in Beaver County County. It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 70.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (108% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 20.7-point margin. 98.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.9%
D 39.2%

Winner: Republican by 20.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+70.1%
108% above US avg
High School+96.6%
Graduate Degree+40.2%
School Test Score5.95
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density276/sq mi
Total Area2.5 sq mi
CountyBeaver County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access98.5%
Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities472
Restaurants311
Retail Stores475

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.4 min
Drive Alone67.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home28.5%

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