At a Glance
Median Income
$59,013
$19,980 per capita
Home Value
$131,300
Zillow: $232,601
Median Rent
$920/mo
22.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.4%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
16.1% 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 $59,013 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,980. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 504 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Seneca is $131,300 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,601. Median rent is $920/month, with 22.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Education
30.4% of adults in Seneca hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Seneca has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population336
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density400/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,013
Per Capita$19,980
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$902M
Avg Weekly Wage$863
Housing
A+
Home Value$131,300
Rent$920
Ownership91.9%
Zillow$232,601
Housing Units91
Rent Burden22.6%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,916/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain37.7 in/yr
Elevation1,255 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.4%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute31 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Seneca was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Tri-County Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.