At a Glance
Median Income
$56,917
$21,579 per capita
Home Value
$186,200
Zillow: $430,863
Median Rent
$1,066/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.2%
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
17.1%
19.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
12.3% smoking rate
How Seeley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Seeley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Seeley a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Seeley residents earn a median household income of $56,917 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,579. The unemployment rate stands at 17.1% (375% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,795 business establishments, including 280 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Seeley is $186,200 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $430,863. Median rent is $1,066/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
6.2% of adults in Seeley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Seeley has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 5.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 63.
Data Overview
People
Population1,654
Median Age29.4 yrs
Density1,173/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born22.0%
Veterans1.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$56,917
Per Capita$21,579
Unemployment17.1%
Poverty19.6%
County GDP$12,907M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A+
Home Value$186,200
Rent$1,066
Ownership47.9%
Zillow$430,863
Housing Units561
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking12.3%
Premature Death8,703/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain5.1 in/yr
AQI63 (Moderate)
Elevation-40 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.2%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute25 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Seeley was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Calexico International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
22.0% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 280 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.