At a Glance
Median Income
$111,339
$40,973 per capita
Home Value
$435,700
Zillow: $605,564
Median Rent
$2,282/mo
38.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.5%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
11.1% smoking rate
How Selden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Selden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Selden a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Selden residents earn a median household income of $111,339 , which is 48% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,973. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Selden is $435,700 , 55% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $605,564. Median rent is $2,282/month, with 38.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
28.5% of adults in Selden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Selden has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population21,707
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density4,771/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.9%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$111,339
Per Capita$40,973
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A
Home Value$435,700
Rent$2,282
Ownership84.8%
Zillow$605,564
Housing Units7,176
Rent Burden38.1%
Health
Obesity30.0%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation104 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.5%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute31 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Selden was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.