At a Glance
Median Income
$83,045
$67,571 per capita
Home Value
$492,200
Zillow: $828,962
Median Rent
$2,419/mo
33.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
79/100K
2,284/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.1%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.5%
7.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Seal Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Seal Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Seal Beach 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
Seal Beach residents earn a median household income of $83,045 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $67,571. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Seal Beach is $492,200 , 75% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $828,962. Median rent is $2,419/month, with 33.5% 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 1966.
Safety & Crime
Seal Beach reports 79 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,284/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
51.1% of adults in Seal Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% above the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Seal Beach has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population24,868
Median Age61.2 yrs
Density2,199/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,045
Per Capita$67,571
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
B
Home Value$492,200
Rent$2,419
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$828,962
Housing Units14,664
Rent Burden33.5%
Crime
F
Violent79/100K
Property2,284/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault33/100K
Burglary257/100K
Health
Obesity22.5%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking7.4%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation8 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.1%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+22.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute30 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries67
Did You Know?
The median home in Seal Beach was built in 1966.
23.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is John Wayne/Orange County (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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