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Crime in Seaside summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Seaside. Key points include:
There were 417 total crimes in Seaside in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Seaside is 1,345.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Seaside is 513.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Seaside is 832.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Seaside is -36.50% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Seaside Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Seaside / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 417 | 1,345.8 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 159 | 513.2 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 20 | 64.5 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 126 | 406.6 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 258 | 832.7 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 23 | 74.2 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 194 | 626.1 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 41 | 132.3 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Seaside summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Seaside. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Seaside is 156 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Seaside is 1.6x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Seaside is $802,034.
The median income in Seaside is $85,311.
Seaside's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Seaside Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Seaside | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 156 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 109 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 112 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 261 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 112 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 117 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 120 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Seaside, CA Weather
The average high in Seaside is 68.4° and the average low is 47.0°.
There are 36.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 16.0 inches of precipitation each year with 0.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Seaside |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 68.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 36.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 16.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Seaside Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Seaside
The current population in Seaside is 31,814. The population has decreased 1.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31,814 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 31,964 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 32,291 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 32,631 | -4.2% |
| 2020 | 34,063 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 33,956 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 34,077 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 34,259 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 34,120 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 33,999 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 33,729 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 33,402 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 33,050 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 32,735 | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 32,431 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Seaside
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Seaside is:
29.4% White with 9,350 White residents.
4.7% African American with 1,487 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 5 American Indian residents.
9.4% Asian with 3,002 Asian residents.
1.6% Hawaiian with 494 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 208 Other residents.
6.1% Two Or More with 1,925 Two Or More residents.
48.2% Hispanic with 15,343 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Seaside | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29.4% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 4.7% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 9.4% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.1% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 48.2% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Seaside
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Seaside is 49.9% female with 15,866 female residents.
Seaside is 50.1% male with 15,948 male residents.
| Gender | Seaside | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Seaside for adults over 25
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10.0% of adults in Seaside completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Seaside completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Seaside completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Seaside completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Seaside completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Seaside completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Seaside completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Seaside completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Seaside completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Seaside | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 10.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Seaside, California
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3.3% of households in Seaside earn Less than $10,000.
2.4% of households in Seaside earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.0% of households in Seaside earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.9% of households in Seaside earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.1% of households in Seaside earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.5% of households in Seaside earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.2% of households in Seaside earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.5% of households in Seaside earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.0% of households in Seaside earn $150,000 to $199,999.
11.1% of households in Seaside earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Seaside | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.3% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.4% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.9% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.1% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.5% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.2% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.5% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.0% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.1% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
