At a Glance
Median Income
$43,269
$22,057 per capita
Home Value
$128,800
Zillow: $206,729
Median Rent
$643/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
25.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
20.6% smoking rate
How Seaman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Seaman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Seaman a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Seaman residents earn a median household income of $43,269 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,057. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 672 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Seaman is $128,800 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,729. Median rent is $643/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
9.4% of adults in Seaman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Seaman has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,072
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density1,002/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$43,269
Per Capita$22,057
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty25.1%
County GDP$1,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,008
Housing
A+
Home Value$128,800
Rent$643
Ownership60.3%
Zillow$206,729
Housing Units485
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death14,358/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain46.8 in/yr
Elevation900 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%
Commute39 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Seaman was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.