At a Glance
Median Income
$70,221
$37,516 per capita
Home Value
$217,000
Zillow: $273,264
Median Rent
$607/mo
22.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
15.0% smoking rate
How Seneca Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Seneca's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Seneca 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
Seneca residents earn a median household income of $70,221 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,516. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 434 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Seneca is $217,000 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,264. Median rent is $607/month, with 22.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
24.5% of adults in Seneca hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Seneca has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,139
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density1,195/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,221
Per Capita$37,516
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$667M
Avg Weekly Wage$983
Housing
A+
Home Value$217,000
Rent$607
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$273,264
Housing Units926
Rent Burden22.1%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,114/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain30.5 in/yr
Elevation1,151 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute10 min
Broadband81.4%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Seneca was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Manhattan Regional (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.