At a Glance
Median Income
$45,807
$47,172 per capita
Home Value
$413,800
Zillow: $459,235
Median Rent
$981/mo
31.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
67/100K
937/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.2%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
251 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
2.3 / 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 $45,807 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,172. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,090 business establishments, including 137 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Seaside is $413,800 , 47% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $459,235. Median rent is $981/month, with 31.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Seaside reports 67 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 937/100K.
Education
27.2% of adults in Seaside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Seaside has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population7,210
Median Age52.6 yrs
Density1,780/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$45,807
Per Capita$47,172
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$1,475M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007
Housing
D
Home Value$413,800
Rent$981
Ownership47.2%
Zillow$459,235
Housing Units5,074
Rent Burden31.7%
Crime
F
Violent67/100K
Property937/100K
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,982/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain76.7 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation19 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.2%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute21 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Seaside was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Astoria Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 137 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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