At a Glance
Median Income
$57,379
$54,888 per capita
Home Value
$398,800
Zillow: $592,506
Violent Crime
248/100K
4,262/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Sea Breeze Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sea Breeze's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sea Breeze a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sea Breeze residents earn a median household income of $57,379 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,888. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,216 business establishments, including 821 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sea Breeze is $398,800 , 41% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $592,506. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Safety & Crime
Sea Breeze reports 248 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,262/100K.
Education
25.7% of adults in Sea Breeze hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sea Breeze has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,731
Median Age58.2 yrs
Density931/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,379
Per Capita$54,888
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$21,041M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,185
Housing
C+
Home Value$398,800
Rent
Ownership88.7%
Zillow$592,506
Housing Units848
Rent Burden31.7%
Crime
F
Violent248/100K
Property4,262/100K
Health
Obesity29.9%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,454/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain65.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation8 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.7%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute28 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Sea Breeze was built in 1997.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Wilmington International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 821 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
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