At a Glance
Median Income
$54,076
$38,767 per capita
Home Value
$296,600
Zillow: $321,649
Median Rent
$1,392/mo
23.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,062/100K
3,684/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.5%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
26.2%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.5%
13.1% smoking rate
How Seat Pleasant Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Seat Pleasant's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Seat Pleasant a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Seat Pleasant residents earn a median household income of $54,076 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,767. The unemployment rate stands at 26.2% (628% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,770 business establishments, including 1,546 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Seat Pleasant is $296,600 , 5% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,649. Median rent is $1,392/month, with 23.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Seat Pleasant reports 1,062 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 180% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,684/100K.
Education
25.5% of adults in Seat Pleasant hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Seat Pleasant has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population4,515
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density5,574/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born10.3%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$54,076
Per Capita$38,767
Unemployment26.2%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$65,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411
Housing
B+
Home Value$296,600
Rent$1,392
Ownership52.4%
Zillow$321,649
Housing Units2,131
Rent Burden23.3%
Crime
F
Violent1,062/100K
Property3,684/100K
Health
Obesity46.5%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,436/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation104 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 11% / D 86%
Commute32 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Seat Pleasant was founded in 1931.
The median home in Seat Pleasant was built in 1960.
25.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
10.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 1,546 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 116 fatal vehicle crashes.