At a Glance
Median Income
$85,240
$40,963 per capita
Home Value
$262,800
Zillow: $363,104
Median Rent
$1,530/mo
22.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
558/100K
4,454/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Seymour Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Seymour's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Seymour a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Seymour residents earn a median household income of $85,240 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,963. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,321 business establishments, including 1,183 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Seymour is $262,800 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $363,104. Median rent is $1,530/month, with 22.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
Seymour reports 558 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,454/100K.
Education
21.5% of adults in Seymour hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Seymour has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population15,914
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density993/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,240
Per Capita$40,963
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$43,623M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,251
Housing
A+
Home Value$262,800
Rent$1,530
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$363,104
Housing Units6,362
Rent Burden22.1%
Crime
F
Violent558/100K
Property4,454/100K
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,096/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain48.8 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,210 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute31 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed198 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Seymour was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 198 Mbps.
There are 1,183 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 50 fatal vehicle crashes.
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