At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
68.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
12.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
18.4%
6.3% smoking rate
How Seconsett Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Seconsett Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Seconsett Island a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
68.0% of adults in Seconsett Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(102% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Seconsett Island has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population138
Median Age52.2 yrs
Density1,380/mi²
Male / Female31% / 69%
Foreign Born12.3%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$43,515
Unemployment12.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,110M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,374
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership66.2%
Zillow$817,842
Housing Units169
Rent Burden34.1%
Health
Obesity18.4%
Diabetes5.3%
Smoking6.3%
Heart Disease3.4%
Premature Death4,473/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation14 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+68.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+48.9%
School Score7.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 75%
Broadband63.1%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Seconsett Island was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is New Bedford Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.538 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
12.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 154 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.