At a Glance
Median Income
$156,488
$61,645 per capita
Home Value
$631,000
Zillow: $812,654
Median Rent
$2,612/mo
33.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.6%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.9%
9.1% 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?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Seaford residents earn a median household income of $156,488 , which is 108% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $61,645. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Seaford is $631,000 , 124% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $812,654. Median rent is $2,612/month, with 33.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
43.6% of adults in Seaford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% above the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 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. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population15,884
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density6,086/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born7.5%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$156,488
Per Capita$61,645
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A
Home Value$631,000
Rent$2,612
Ownership93.4%
Zillow$812,654
Housing Units5,323
Rent Burden33.6%
Health
Obesity27.9%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking9.1%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain42.8 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation12 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.6%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+18.5%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute39 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Seaford was built in 1957.
17.2% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.