Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Sewickley is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,850. Residents earn $94,828 per year, which is 26% above the national average.
Based on current data, Sewickley receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Sewickley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sewickley is $94,828, 26% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Sewickley is $449,700, making it a premium housing market at 60% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $961 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Sewickley is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 68 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,356 per 100,000, 31% below the national average.
Sewickley is a highly educated community — 60.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Sewickley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches, including 19.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 94.4% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.6% |
| 58% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $94,828 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $64,820 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,131 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,750 |
| Unemployment | 4.9% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.0% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,586 |
| County GDP | $8,033M |
| Restaurants | 311 |
| Healthcare | 472 |
| Retail | 475 |
| Manufacturing | 159 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,587 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.24% |
| Commute Time | 23.2 min |
| Work from Home | 29.7% |
| Census Median | $449,700 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $490,293 |
| Median List Price | $282,500 |
| Median List Price | $282,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $368 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.0% |
| Price Drops | 23.1% |
| Inventory | 26 |
| Census Median Rent | $961 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,778 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,587 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.24% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,406/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 86.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 472 |
| Total Violent | 67.8/100K |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 67.8/100K |
| Total Property | 1,355.6/100K |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 225.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,129.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.6 inches |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 19.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 770 ft (235 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,850/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5397°N, 80.1789°W |
| County FIPS | 42007 |
Winner: Republican by 20.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 60.1% |
| 78% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,850/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 472 |
| Restaurants | 311 |
| Retail Stores | 475 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 23.2 min |
| Work from Home | 29.7% |