Question 1

Is Philadelphia, PA or Sewickley, PA cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Sewickley, PA is cheaper. The median home price in Philadelphia, PA is approximately $439,500 and in Sewickley, PA it is approximately $416,400 — a difference of $23,100.

Question 2

Is Philadelphia, PA or Sewickley, PA safer?

Accepted Answer

Sewickley, PA scores higher on safety. Philadelphia, PA has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate. Sewickley, PA has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Moderate.

Question 3

Is Philadelphia, PA or Sewickley, PA more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Philadelphia, PA is more walkable. Philadelphia, PA has a Walk Score of 62/100 and Sewickley, PA has a Walk Score of N/A/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Philadelphia, PA or Sewickley, PA?

Accepted Answer

Philadelphia, PA has higher-rated schools. Philadelphia, PA has a school rating of 6.8/10 and Sewickley, PA has a rating of 6.3/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Philadelphia, PA or Sewickley, PA?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Philadelphia, PA	Sewickley, PA
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Good for now
Median Price	$440K	$416K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$2K	$1K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$94K	$120K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	62/100 ✓ More walkable	Car-dependent
Transit Score	3/100 ✓ Better transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	67/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	5 min ✓ Shorter commute	29 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	B ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Good ✓ Cleaner air
Community
Schools	6.8/10 ✓ Better schools	6.3/10
Best for	StudentsYoung professionalsCreative freelancers	Suburban familiesRemote workersBudget‑conscious home buyers

Philadelphia, PA vs Sewickley, PA

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