Median Age
52 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
16%
Over 65
31%
Cheswick
Cheswick, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$854
Population
1,470
Renter Mix
16% Rent
An excellent option for commuters and nature lovers just a few miles from Pittsburgh
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Resting along the Allegheny River, Cheswick is a rural town and suburb of Pittsburg. Great for renters looking for homes that are still close to the city, Cheswick features affordable apartments and houses available for rent. Since the area is predominantly residential, this small town feels more like a neighborhood and neighbors typically know each other by first name. Cheswick’s only commercial area is located in the southern part of town along Pittsburgh Street, housing a few small medical offices, a gym, retail shops, and restaurants. Residents take full advantage of Cheswick’s natural beauty by visiting the Rachel Carson Riverfront Park, a popular spot for community events. Residents also flock to Allegheny Islands State Park nearby, a beautiful spot for kayaking and fishing. Conveniently, Pittsburgh is only about 30 minutes away. Residents just have to hop on Interstate 76 or U.S. Highway 28 to travel into the city for work or play.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$80,288
Average: $98,712
Education
493
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
806
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Cheswick has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
16%
Non-Renters
84%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
30%
Other Education
70%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Cheswick, PA is $854 for one bedroom, $1,788 for two bedrooms, and $3,173 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cheswick has increased by 0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$854/month
662 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Cheswick, PA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
484 Students
Public
Grades K-5
377 Students
East Union Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-5
377 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
422 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
583 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Deer Lakes Park
- Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve
- Hartwood Acres Park
- Highland Park
- Boyce Park Nature Center
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Pittsburgh International
- Arnold Palmer Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.