At a Glance
Median Income
$185,650
$96,150 per capita
Home Value
$926,500
Zillow: $1,077,474
Median Rent
$2,268/mo
29.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
26/100K
602/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
62.5%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.4%
7.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Sea Cliff Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sea Cliff's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sea Cliff a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sea Cliff residents earn a median household income of $185,650 , which is 147% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $96,150. The unemployment rate stands at 9.0% (150% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sea Cliff is $926,500 , 229% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,077,474. Median rent is $2,268/month, with 29.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1941.
Safety & Crime
Sea Cliff reports 26 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 602/100K.
Education
62.5% of adults in Sea Cliff hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% above the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sea Cliff has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population5,037
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density4,497/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$185,650
Per Capita$96,150
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
B+
Home Value$926,500
Rent$2,268
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$1,077,474
Housing Units1,997
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
F
Violent26/100K
Property602/100K
Health
Obesity26.4%
Diabetes6.3%
Smoking7.3%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation70 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+62.5%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+34.5%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute36 min
Broadband97.7%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
Sea Cliff was founded in 1883.
The median home in Sea Cliff was built in 1941.
21.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.