At a Glance
Median Income
$51,120
$27,851 per capita
Home Value
$223,700
Zillow: $316,717
Median Rent
$1,148/mo
33.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,178/100K
4,645/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
80.1% high school+
Unemployment
13.0%
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
18.4% smoking rate
How Seaford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Seaford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Seaford a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Seaford residents earn a median household income of $51,120 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,851. The unemployment rate stands at 13.0% (261% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,171 business establishments, including 688 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Seaford is $223,700 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $316,717. Median rent is $1,148/month, with 33.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Seaford reports 1,178 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 210% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,645/100K.
Education
17.5% of adults in Seaford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
80.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Seaford has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population8,255
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density1,625/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.5%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,120
Per Capita$27,851
Unemployment13.0%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$23,356M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,059
Housing
A
Home Value$223,700
Rent$1,148
Ownership49.6%
Zillow$316,717
Housing Units3,591
Rent Burden33.0%
Crime
F
Violent1,178/100K
Property4,645/100K
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,330/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain43.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation31 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+80.1%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute28 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Seaford was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
13.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
There are 688 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.