Seacliff, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Benito County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
3,488 Population 4,778/sq mi density
$121,845 Median Income $73,681 per capita
$1,085,900 Home Value $1,313,194 Zillow
$2,410 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$121,845 median income, 4.2% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$1,085,900 home value, $2,410/mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
40.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Seacliff, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$121,845
62% above
$73,681 per capita
Home Value
$1,085,900
285% above
Zillow: $1,313,194
Median Rent
$2,410/mo
107% above
27.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
40.9%
21% above
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.0%
22% below
9.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Seacliff Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Seacliff's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
162%
Home Value
385%
Rent
207%
Poverty
20%
Bachelor's
121%
Unemployment
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Seacliff 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

Seacliff residents earn a median household income of $121,845 , which is 62% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $73,681. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,930 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Seacliff is $1,085,900 , 285% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,313,194. Median rent is $2,410/month, with 27.6% 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 1971.

Education

40.9% of adults in Seacliff hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% above the national average). 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Seacliff has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population3,488
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density4,778/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born7.6%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$121,845
Per Capita$73,681
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$3,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,154

Housing

D
Home Value$1,085,900
Rent$2,410
Ownership60.0%
Zillow$1,313,194
Housing Units2,030
Rent Burden27.6%

Health

Obesity25.0%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,316/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain22.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation146 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.9%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+16.7%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 55%
Commute26 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Seacliff was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.