Question 1

Is Sewickley, PA or Wilkes-Barre, PA cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Wilkes-Barre, PA is cheaper. The median home price in Sewickley, PA is approximately $416,400 and in Wilkes-Barre, PA it is approximately $223,100 — a difference of $193,300.

Question 2

Is Sewickley, PA or Wilkes-Barre, PA safer?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Is Sewickley, PA or Wilkes-Barre, PA more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Wilkes-Barre, PA is more walkable. Sewickley, PA has a Walk Score of N/A/100 and Wilkes-Barre, PA has a Walk Score of 55/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Sewickley, PA or Wilkes-Barre, PA?

Accepted Answer

Sewickley, PA has higher-rated schools. Sewickley, PA has a school rating of 6.3/10 and Wilkes-Barre, PA has a rating of 5.7/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Sewickley, PA or Wilkes-Barre, PA?

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Sewickley, PA	Wilkes-Barre, PA
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Good for now
Median Price	$416K	$223K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K	$763 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$120K ✓ Higher income	$31K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	55/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	Minimal transit	10/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	N/A	N/A
Commute	29 min ✓ Shorter commute	120 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	B ✓ Safer	D+
Violent Crime	Low ✓ Lower risk	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good ✓ Cleaner air	Moderate
Community
Schools	6.3/10 ✓ Better schools	5.7/10
Best for	Suburban familiesRemote workersBudget‑conscious home buyers	StudentsLow‑income familiesRetirees looking for cheap housing

Sewickley, PA vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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