Seaside, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Seaside, California Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
34,063
Unemployment
6.6%
Poverty
12.2%
Median Home
$539,200
Median Income
$68,399
Median Rent
$1,877
Seaside SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
9.5
Affordability
3
Diversity
10
Safety
7
Amenities
9
Education
6
Commute
8
Seaside, CA Crime Report
570
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,685.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-28.16%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Seaside / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 570 | 1,685.3 | 2,581.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 72 | 212.9 | 442.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 17 | 50.3 | 113.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 42 | 124.2 | 288.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 498 | 1,472.4 | 2,138.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 49 | 144.9 | 369.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 392 | 1,159.0 | 1,341.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 57 | 168.5 | 427.6 | 246.0 |
Seaside, CA Cost Of Living
126
Seaside's Overall Cost Of Living
Seaside's Overall Cost Of Living
1.3x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Seaside | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 89 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 107 | 113 | 100 | |
| Health | 112 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 188 | 198 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 110 | 134 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 129 | 126 | 100 | |
Seaside, CA Photos
Source: Public Domain
Rankings for Seaside in California
Map Of Seaside, CA
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4
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5
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Population over time in Seaside
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 34,063 | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 34,077 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 34,259 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 34,120 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 33,999 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 33,729 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 33,402 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 33,050 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 32,735 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 32,431 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Seaside
| Race | Seaside | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30.4% | 36.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 7.2% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 9.7% | 14.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 2.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.7% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 44.8% | 39.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Seaside
| Gender | Seaside | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.0% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.0% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Seaside for adults over 25
| Education | Seaside | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 11.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Seaside, California
| Income | Seaside | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.1% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.0% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.2% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.5% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.8% | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.8% | 15.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.7% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.4% | 17.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.6% | 9.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.9% | 13.3% | 8.3% |
