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Sewickley, PA

Sewickley, PA.

Population: 21,851 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Sewickley, PA is $529,410 — up 3.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $632,500 after a median 68 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,125/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with cold wave, ice storm, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$529,410

Typical home value

+3.6%

1-year change

68

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$529,410
1-year appreciation
+3.6%
3-year appreciation
+10.5%
5-year appreciation
+19.9%
10-year appreciation
+59.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$529,410
House Price Index (state)
384.9 (+3.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$632,500
Median list price
$535,000
Median price per sqft
$256
1-year sale-price change
+26.6%
Median days on market
68 days
Homes sold (recent period)
98
For-sale inventory
120
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
97
1-year forecast
+0.9%
Days to pending
52 days
New listings (monthly)
33

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,125/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,075/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,146/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,389/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,773/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,925/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
Pennsylvania Distance Learning CS, North Allegheny SD, Quaker Valley SD
Schools include
Pennsylvania Distance Learning CS, Franklin El Sch, Quaker Valley MS, Edgeworth El Sch, Osborne El Sch

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Very High · ice storm: Very High · inland flooding: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
113
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 20% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
21.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Ohio River Park (3.3 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.7°F
Average high
61.3°F
Average low
42.3°F
Annual precipitation
42.4 in
Annual snowfall
44.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
168
Days with Moderate air quality
193
Highest AQI recorded (year)
129

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
72,604
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
56,594

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Friendship Hill National Historic Site (56 mi)
National parks include
Friendship Hill National Historic Site, Fort Necessity National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
38
Nearest airport
Lenzner Farm Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
HERITAGE VALLEY SEWICKLEY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-5,369 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1972
Housing built before 1970
48.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.9%
Median annual property tax
$6,815
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
85.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
606,603
Average weekly wage
$1,566
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,191

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SewickleyState medianUS median
Typical home value$529,410$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$632,500$254,900$325,000
Median days on market68 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$2,125/mo$1,560/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$6,815$2,326$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Sewickley, PA?
$529,410.
What is the median sale price in Sewickley, PA?
$632,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Sewickley, PA?
Median days on market: 68 days.
What is typical rent in Sewickley, PA?
Typical rent: $2,125/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sewickley, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind.
Is Sewickley, PA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Sewickley, PA. 113 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Sewickley, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 20% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sewickley, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sewickley, PA?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Ohio River Park, 3.3 mi.
How many schools serve Sewickley, PA?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Sewickley, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Sewickley, PA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Sewickley, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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