At a Glance
Median Income
$121,731
$84,896 per capita
Home Value
$1,198,200
Zillow: $571,992
Median Rent
$1,350/mo
10.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
171/100K
1,951/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
72.1%
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.8%
9.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Sea Ranch Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sea Ranch's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sea Ranch a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sea Ranch residents earn a median household income of $121,731 , which is 62% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $84,896. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,652 business establishments, including 1,311 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sea Ranch is $1,198,200 , 325% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $571,992. Median rent is $1,350/month, with 10.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Sea Ranch reports 171 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,951/100K.
Education
72.1% of adults in Sea Ranch hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(114% above the national average).
99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sea Ranch has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population1,200
Median Age70.0 yrs
Density74/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$121,731
Per Capita$84,896
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$39,448M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,373
Housing
F
Home Value$1,198,200
Rent$1,350
Ownership95.1%
Zillow$571,992
Housing Units1,836
Rent Burden10.8%
Crime
F
Violent171/100K
Property1,951/100K
Health
Obesity24.8%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,997/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain39.2 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation501 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+72.1%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+46.8%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 25% / D 71%
Commute55 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Sea Ranch was built in 1986.
50.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Francisco International (96 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 1,311 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.