Life in Seaside research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Seaside over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Seaside:
The population in Seaside is 7,210.
The median home value in Seaside is $468,222.
The median income in Seaside is $45,807.
The cost of living in Seaside is 122 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Seaside is $981.
The unemployment rate in Seaside is 8.7%.
The poverty rate in Seaside is 18.5%.
The average high in Seaside is 57.8° and the average low is 42.0°.
Crime in Seaside summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Seaside. Key points include:
There were 287 total crimes in Seaside in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Seaside is 4,007.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Seaside is 223.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Seaside is 3,784.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Seaside is 89.12% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Seaside / 100k People |
Oregon / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 287 | 4,007.8 | 2,719.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 16 | 223.4 | 331.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 41.9 | 57.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 11 | 153.6 | 229.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 271 | 3,784.4 | 2,388.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 23 | 321.2 | 306.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 240 | 3,351.5 | 1,789.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 8 | 111.7 | 292.1 | 259.0 |
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 Oregon. Key points include:
The cost of living in Seaside is 122 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Seaside is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Seaside is $468,222.
The median income in Seaside is $45,807.
| Living Expense | Seaside | Oregon | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 112 | 100 | |
| Services | 107 | 107 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 110 | 107 | 100 | |
| Health | 112 | 104 | 100 | |
| Housing | 151 | 124 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 126 | 116 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 97 | 97 | 100 | |
The average high in Seaside is 57.8° and the average low is 42.0°.
There are 99.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 99.8 inches of precipitation each year with 0.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Seaside |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 99.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 99.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.5 |
The current population in Seaside is 7,210. The population has increased 12.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7,210 | 1.0% |
| 2022 | 7,142 | 1.2% |
| 2021 | 7,058 | 3.6% |
| 2020 | 6,811 | 1.1% |
| 2019 | 6,737 | 1.4% |
| 2018 | 6,643 | 1.5% |
| 2017 | 6,542 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 6,514 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 6,483 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 6,481 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 6,455 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 6,441 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 6,409 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 6,385 | - |
89.8% White with 6,471 White residents.
2.0% African American with 142 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 2 American Indian residents.
1.2% Asian with 86 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
1.0% Two Or More with 70 Two Or More residents.
6.1% Hispanic with 439 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Seaside | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.8% | 72.3% | 58.2% |
| African American | 2.0% | 1.8% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 1.0% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 6.1% | 14.3% | 19.0% |
Seaside is 55.0% female with 3,966 female residents.
Seaside is 45.0% male with 3,244 male residents.
| Gender | Seaside | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.0% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.0% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
2.0% of adults in Seaside completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Seaside completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in Seaside completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Seaside completed some college.
14.0% 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.
1.0% of adults in Seaside completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Seaside completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Seaside | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 24.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
8.1% of households in Seaside earn Less than $10,000.
4.3% of households in Seaside earn $10,000 to $14,999.
14.5% of households in Seaside earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.6% of households in Seaside earn $25,000 to $34,999.
24.3% of households in Seaside earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.5% of households in Seaside earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.7% of households in Seaside earn $75,000 to $99,999.
9.5% of households in Seaside earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.0% of households in Seaside earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.5% of households in Seaside earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Seaside | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.1% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.3% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.5% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.6% | 6.4% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 24.3% | 10.5% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.5% | 15.9% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.7% | 13.3% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.5% | 18.5% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.0% | 9.6% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.5% | 11.8% | 12.6% |