Seaford, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Seaford is a small city in New York with a population of 15,884. Residents earn $156,488 per year, which is 108% above the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
15,884 Population 6,086/sq mi density
$156,488 Median Income $61,645 per capita
$631,000 Home Value $774,447 Zillow
$2,612 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$156,488 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$631,000 home value, $2,612/mo rent
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $156,488
108% higher than US avg
Home Value $631,000
124% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 43.6%
29% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,612
125% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.9%
13% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.0%
11% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.7%
86% lower than US avg

How Seaford Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population15,884
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density6,086/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 87%

Economy

A+
Median Income$156,488
Per Capita$61,645
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$130,222M
Commute39 min

Housing

A
Home Value$631,000
Rent$2,612
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$774,447

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity27.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression16.6%
Heart Disease4.2%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain38.3 in/yr
Elevation12 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.6%
High School+96.5%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute39 min
EV Stations2
Libraries63

Is Seaford a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Seaford receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Seaford stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Seaford is $156,488, which is significantly higher than the national average — 108% above $75,149. This places Seaford among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Seaford is $631,000, making it a premium housing market at 124% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,612 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 43.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Seaford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Seaford has a population of 15,884 with a density of 6,086 people per square mile. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.2%), with 2.4% Black.

Population

15,884
Total Population
6,086
People / sq mi
40.4yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
2.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Seaford vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.7%
12% above US avg
Spanish12.3%
8% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Seaford vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Seaford is $156,488, which is 108% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.

Income: Seaford vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$156,488
108% above US avg
Per Capita Income$61,645
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
IRS Avg AGI$139,155

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above US avg
Poverty Rate1.7%
86% below US avg
Establishments (County)56,397
County GDP$130,222M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,828
Healthcare6,152
Retail5,602
Manufacturing820

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$15,590
345% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.47%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.8 min
Work from Home9.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Seaford is $631,000, 124% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,612 (125% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $774,447.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$631,000
124% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$774,447
Median List Price$839,499

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$839,499
$/Sq Ft$439
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio98.3%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory13

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,612
125% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$15,590
345% above US avg
Effective Rate2.47%
In Seaford, 27.9% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 16.6% report depression. 19.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Seaford vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.9%
13% below US avg
Diabetes6.8%
Heart Disease4.2%
High Blood Pressure25.7%
Asthma10.2%
COPD4.2%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.5%
Physical Inactivity19.1%
Depression16.6%
Mental Distress15.4%
Physical Distress10.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.3%
Checkup Rate79.1%
Premature Death4,800/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.9/10
Exercise Access98.6%
Healthcare Facilities6,152

Crime Rates: Seaford vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)76

Safety Score

Seaford has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.3 inches
1% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation12 ft (4 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density6,086/sq mi
Coordinates40.6662°N, 73.4926°W
County FIPS36059
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 43.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 4.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 52.1%
D 47.9%

Winner: Republican by 4.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+43.6%
29% above US avg
High School+96.5%
School Test Score5.39
A Education Grade (4.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density6,086/sq mi
Total Area2.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries63
Healthcare Facilities6,152
Restaurants3,828
Retail Stores5,602

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)76

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.8 min
Work from Home9.9%

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