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Seaside, CA
Full City Profile · California · Monterey County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
31,964
Population
3,583/sq mi density
$82,303
Median Income
$33,614 per capita
$692,600
Home Value
$787,615 Zillow
$2,314
Median Rent
38.8% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
229
Violent Crime/100K
1,290 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$82,303 median income, 4.1% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$692,600 home value, $2,314/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
229 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$692,600
146% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,314/mo
99% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
37.1%
43% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
11,143
Median year built: 1968
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$692,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$787,615
Median Sale Price
$768,750
Median List Price
$775,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
37.1%
Owner-Occupied
62.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$2,314/mo
· Zillow rent:
$3,025/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
72 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
12
Price Drops
39.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$703
Active Inventory
23
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
38.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
25% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1968
Average age of housing stock: 58 years
Homeownership Rate
37.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $692,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,615 |
| Median Sale Price | $768,750 |
| Median List Price | $775,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $703 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,314 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $3,025 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 72 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 39.1% |
| Homes Sold | 12 |
| Active Inventory | 23 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $703 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 37.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 62.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 37.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 11,143 |
| Median Year Built | 1968 |
| Rent Burden | 38.8% |