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Sewickley, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny county, is 11 miles NW of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is conveniently located inside the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. There are an estimated 3,902 people in Sewickley.
In Sewickley, about 48% of adults are married. In Sewickley, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the town isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.
Sewickley has a larger percentage of females than most places. The town has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.
In 2000, Sewickley had a median family income of $56,500. Sewickley has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Sewickley living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Sewickley. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the town, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($89,520) in Sewickley. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 58% of housing in Sewickley is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Sewickley. Property taxes are a bit high in the town, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Sewickley, 81% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in Sewickley is to try the public transportation system.
Sewickley strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):
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| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Sewickley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times |  | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
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