At a Glance
Median Income
$51,120
$27,851 per capita
Home Value
$223,700
Zillow: $305,354
Median Rent
$1,148/mo
33.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
851/100K
5,972/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
80.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
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+
2.6 / 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 7.9% (119% 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 $305,354. 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 851 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 124% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,972/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population8,255
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density1,625/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,120
Per Capita$27,851
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$23,356M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,059
Housing
A
Home Value$223,700
Rent$1,148
Ownership49.6%
Zillow$305,354
Housing Units3,591
Rent Burden33.0%
Crime
F
Violent851/100K
Property5,972/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault614/100K
Burglary563/100K
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,330/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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