Seat Pleasant, MD

Maryland · Metropolitan Area

Seat Pleasant is a small town in Maryland with a population of 4,515. Residents earn $54,076 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,515 Population 5,574/sq mi density
$54,076 Median Income $38,767 per capita
$296,600 Home Value $318,267 Zillow
$1,392 Median Rent
58°F Avg Temperature
594 Violent Crime/100K 2,654 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$54,076 median income, 16.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$296,600 home value, $1,392/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
594 violent crimes/100K (56% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,076
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $296,600
5% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 594/100K
56% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.5%
24% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,392
20% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 46.5%
45% higher than US avg
Unemployment 16.3%
353% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.7%
54% lower than US avg

How Seat Pleasant Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,515
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density5,574/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Largest GroupWhite 0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$54,076
Per Capita$38,767
Unemployment16.3%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$65,163M
Commute32 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$296,600
Rent$1,392
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$318,267

Crime

F
Violent594/100K
Property2,654/100K
Murder21.2/100K
Assault403/100K
Burglary510/100K

Health

Obesity46.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression15.5%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain45.6 in/yr
Elevation104 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+91.0%
School Score5.85

Community

2024 VoteR 11% / D 86%
Commute32 min
Libraries19

Is Seat Pleasant a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Seat Pleasant receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Seat Pleasant has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Seat Pleasant is $54,076, 28% below the national average of $75,149. At 16.3%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Seat Pleasant is $296,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,392 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

The violent crime rate of 594 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,654 per 100,000, 35% above the national average.

Education

25.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Seat Pleasant enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches, including 9.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Seat Pleasant has a population of 4,515 with a density of 5,574 people per square mile. The median age is 46.2 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (80.2%).

Population

4,515
Total Population
5,574
People / sq mi
46.2yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 39.7%
Female 60.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Seat Pleasant vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only86.7%
10% above US avg
Spanish13.3%
1% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Seat Pleasant vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Seat Pleasant is $54,076, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Seat Pleasant vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,076
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,767
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411
IRS Avg AGI$67,994

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.3%
353% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.7%
54% below US avg
Establishments (County)18,770
County GDP$65,163M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,546
Healthcare2,219
Retail2,225
Manufacturing255

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,553
59% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.87%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.3 min
Work from Home25.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Seat Pleasant is $296,600, 5% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,392 (20% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $318,267.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$296,600
5% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$318,267
Median List Price$299,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$299,000
$/Sq Ft$141
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio81.2%
Price Drops12.5%
Inventory8

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,392
20% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,312
1 Bedroom$1,400
2 Bedrooms$1,648
3 Bedrooms$2,123
4 Bedrooms$2,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied52.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,553
59% above US avg
Effective Rate1.87%
In Seat Pleasant, 46.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 15.5% report depression. 31.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Seat Pleasant vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity46.5%
45% above US avg
Diabetes16.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure41.6%
Asthma12.6%
COPD6.2%
Stroke4.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking11.7%
Physical Inactivity31.3%
Depression15.5%
Mental Distress16.5%
Physical Distress13.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.2%
Checkup Rate77.9%
Premature Death8,436/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.1/10
Exercise Access97.7%
Healthcare Facilities2,219
Seat Pleasant has a violent crime rate of 594 per 100,000 residents, 56% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,654 per 100,000 (35% above US avg). The murder rate is 21.2 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Seat Pleasant vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent594.5/100K
56% above US avg
Murder21.2/100K
237% above US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery169.9/100K
Assault403.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,653.9/100K
35% above US avg
Burglary509.6/100K
Theft1,613.6/100K
Vehicle Theft530.8/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)116

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Seat Pleasant has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.6 inches
20% above US avg
Snowfall9.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation104 ft (32 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density5,574/sq mi
Coordinates38.8947°N, 76.8995°W
County FIPS24033
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 25.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 75.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 11.2%
D 86.4%

Winner: Democrat by 75.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.5%
24% below US avg
High School+91.0%
School Test Score5.85
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density5,574/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries19
Healthcare Facilities2,219
Restaurants1,546
Retail Stores2,225

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)116
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.3 min
Work from Home25.3%

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