Seaside, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Seaside | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,501 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2924.9 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.18% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.3 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 8,634 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Seaside grew by 2.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 26,594 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Seaside has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Seaside | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,229 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.49% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.7% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Seaside is about 16% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Seaside | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $730,691 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,166 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 42.1% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Seaside is about 28.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,166 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Seaside spend about 38 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 158 hours, about 6.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Seaside | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 19.0 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.9 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 158 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,899 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.7% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 18,140 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,066 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Seaside is 19 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Seaside has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Seaside | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.6% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.92 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Seaside has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Seaside | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.3 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.5% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.1% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Seaside, California.
What is the population of Seaside, California?
The population of Seaside, California is 26,501, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Seaside, California?
The population density of Seaside, California is 2924.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Seaside, California?
The median household income in Seaside, California is $81,229, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Seaside, California?
The median home price in Seaside, California is $730,691, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Seaside, California?
The unemployment rate in Seaside, California is 6.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.