Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Williamsport, PA is cheaper. The median home price in Sewickley, PA is approximately $416,400 and in Williamsport, PA it is approximately $164,500 — a difference of $251,900.

Question 2

Is Sewickley, PA or Williamsport, PA safer?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Sewickley, PA	Williamsport, PA
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$416K	$165K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K	$873 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$120K ✓ Higher income	$53K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Low ✓ More stable
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	Car-dependent
Transit Score	Minimal transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	N/A	N/A
Commute	29 min ✓ Shorter commute	90 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	first‑time homeownerssmall familiesretirees

Sewickley, PA vs Williamsport, PA

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