At a Glance
Home Value
$256,700
Zillow: $286,530
Median Rent
$1,076/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
41.2%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
27.5%
21.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
19.6% smoking rate
How Seaview Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Seaview's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Seaview a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Seaview is $256,700 , 9% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,530. Median rent is $1,076/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Education
41.2% of adults in Seaview hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% above the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Seaview has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C).
Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 81.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population293
Median Age64.2 yrs
Density444/mi²
Male / Female34% / 66%
Foreign Born7.5%
Veterans21.5%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$24,204
Unemployment27.5%
Poverty21.1%
County GDP$12,193M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113
Housing
Home Value$256,700
Rent$1,076
Ownership67.6%
Zillow$286,530
Housing Units210
Rent Burden28.5%
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death7,851/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain81.5 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation179 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.2%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+15.8%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute48 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Seaview was built in 2001.
48.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hilo International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
31.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 490 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.