At a Glance
Median Income
$82,303
$33,614 per capita
Home Value
$692,600
Zillow: $787,615
Median Rent
$2,314/mo
38.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
229/100K
1,290/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.5%
81.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Seaside Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Seaside's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Seaside a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Seaside residents earn a median household income of $82,303 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,614. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,844 business establishments, including 1,118 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Seaside is $692,600 , 146% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $787,615. Median rent is $2,314/month, with 38.8% 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 1968.
Safety & Crime
Seaside reports 229 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 40% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,290/100K. The murder rate is 8.8/100K.
Education
27.5% of adults in Seaside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
81.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Seaside has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population31,964
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density3,583/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$82,303
Per Capita$33,614
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$38,345M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,180
Housing
D
Home Value$692,600
Rent$2,314
Ownership37.1%
Zillow$787,615
Housing Units11,143
Rent Burden38.8%
Crime
F
Violent229/100K
Property1,290/100K
Murder8.8/100K
Assault153/100K
Burglary129/100K
Health
Obesity31.7%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,114/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain16.2 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation308 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.5%
High School+81.1%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute22 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries28
Did You Know?
Seaside was founded in 1954.
The median home in Seaside was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Monterey Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.
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