At a Glance
Median Income
$52,207
$32,598 per capita
Home Value
$223,100
Zillow: $297,748
Median Rent
$806/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
587/100K
2,604/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.2%
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
310 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Seneca residents earn a median household income of $52,207 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,598. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,956 business establishments, including 263 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Seneca is $223,100 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $297,748. Median rent is $806/month, with 31.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Seneca reports 587 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 54% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,604/100K. The murder rate is 11.7/100K.
Education
29.2% of adults in Seneca hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Seneca has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population8,910
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density1,065/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$52,207
Per Capita$32,598
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$6,019M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,035
Housing
A
Home Value$223,100
Rent$806
Ownership52.7%
Zillow$297,748
Housing Units4,286
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent587/100K
Property2,604/100K
Murder11.7/100K
Assault469/100K
Burglary469/100K
Health
Obesity41.3%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,324/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain49.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation908 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.2%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute17 min
Broadband88.1%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Seneca was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Oconee County Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 263 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
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