Seaside, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Tillamook County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
7,210 Population 1,780/sq mi density
$45,807 Median Income $47,172 per capita
$413,800 Home Value $469,942 Zillow
$981 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
223 Violent Crime/100K 3,840 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$45,807 median income, 8.7% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$413,800 home value, $981/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
223 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Seaside, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,807
39% below
$47,172 per capita
Home Value
$413,800
47% above
Zillow: $469,942
Median Rent
$981/mo
16% below
31.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
223/100K
41% below
3,840/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.2%
19% below
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
142% above
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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)

Income
61%
Home Value
147%
Rent
84%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
81%
Unemployment
242%
Crime
59%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Seaside a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 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 8.7% (142% 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 $469,942. 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 223 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,840/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 76.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,210
Median Age52.6 yrs
Density1,780/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans10.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$45,807
Per Capita$47,172
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$1,475M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007

Housing

D
Home Value$413,800
Rent$981
Ownership47.2%
Zillow$469,942
Housing Units5,074
Rent Burden31.7%

Crime

F
Violent223/100K
Property3,840/100K

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,982/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain76.7 in/yr
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.
28.9% of the population has a disability.
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.