At a Glance
Median Income
$94,828
$64,820 per capita
Home Value
$449,700
Zillow: $490,293
Median Rent
$961/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
68/100K
1,356/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.1%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Sewickley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sewickley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sewickley a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sewickley residents earn a median household income of $94,828 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,820. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,586 business establishments, including 311 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sewickley is $449,700 , 60% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $490,293. Median rent is $961/month, with 30.5% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Sewickley reports 68 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,356/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
60.1% of adults in Sewickley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% above the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sewickley has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population3,850
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density3,850/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$94,828
Per Capita$64,820
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$8,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
Housing
A
Home Value$449,700
Rent$961
Ownership69.4%
Zillow$490,293
Housing Units1,904
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent68/100K
Property1,356/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault68/100K
Burglary226/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,406/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation770 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.1%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+33.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute23 min
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Sewickley was founded in 1808.
The median home in Sewickley was built in 1938.
29.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 311 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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