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Seat Pleasant, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Prince George's County County

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 23.3% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
750 Violent Crime/100K 2,165 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
750 violent crimes/100K (97% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Seat Pleasant, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,076
28% below
$38,767 per capita
Home Value
$296,600
5% above
Zillow: $318,267
Median Rent
$1,392/mo
20% above
23.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
750/100K
97% above
2,165/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.5%
24% below
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
16.3%
353% above
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.5%
45% above
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
72%
Home Value
105%
Rent
120%
Poverty
46%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
453%
Crime
197%
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 16.3% (353% 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 $318,267. 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 750 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 97% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,165/100K. The murder rate is 20.8/100K.

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 58°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population4,515
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density5,574/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$54,076
Per Capita$38,767
Unemployment16.3%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$65,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411

Housing

B+
Home Value$296,600
Rent$1,392
Ownership52.4%
Zillow$318,267
Housing Units2,131
Rent Burden23.3%

Crime

F
Violent750/100K
Property2,165/100K
Murder20.8/100K
Assault416/100K
Burglary250/100K

Health

Obesity46.5%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,436/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.