Living in Seeley, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Seeley · Census data 2020–2024
Seeley has 1,182 residents with a median age of 35.3. The median household income is $62,841 (37% lower than the California median), the median home value is $198,200, the median rent is $1,100/month.
Seeley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Seeley at a glance
- Population
- 1,182
- Median age
- 35.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $62,841State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $198,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,100/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 51.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Seeley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the California median; unemployment of 17.9%; a poverty rate of 19.5%.
The weather is best in January to March and November.
Cost of living in Seeley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Seeley the median home value is $198,200, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,100 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,857 a month in housing costs.
Seeley median household income
The median household income in Seeley is $62,841 and the income per person is $29,121. 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Seeley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 532
- Owner-occupied
- 51.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.5%
- Vacant
- 31%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 3.22
31% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Seeley has many vacation and second homes.
Seeley demographics
- Population
- 1,182
- Median age
- 35.3
- Under 18
- 28.2%
- 65 and older
- 11%
- Households
- 367
- Foreign-born
- 22.9%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Seeley ›
Education in Seeley
3.1% of adults 25 and older in Seeley have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 1.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Seeley
- Unemployment rate
- 17.9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Drive alone
- 86.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Seeley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seeley | 1,182 | $62,841 | $198,200 | $1,100 |
| El Centro Naval Air Facility | 443 | $69,063 | — | $1,741 |
| El Centro | 44,240 | $53,082 | $323,100 | $1,052 |
| Imperial | 21,430 | $90,195 | $360,900 | $1,255 |
| Heber | 7,312 | $72,028 | $335,600 | $1,086 |
| Calexico | 38,585 | $49,783 | $313,600 | $1,093 |
| Brawley | 27,283 | $59,311 | $290,700 | $988 |
| Westmorland | 1,844 | $28,839 | $310,200 | $793 |
| Holtville | 5,617 | $65,039 | $310,100 | $861 |
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What is the median household income in Seeley, CA?
The median household income in Seeley is $62,841, 37% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Seeley?
The median home value in Seeley is $198,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Seeley?
The median gross rent in Seeley is $1,100 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Seeley, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the California median; unemployment of 17.9%; a poverty rate of 19.5%.
What is the median age in Seeley?
The median age in Seeley is 35.3 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Seeley?
The average commute to work in Seeley is 24 minutes; 7.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Seeley?
The unemployment rate in Seeley is 17.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Seeley?
3.1% of adults in Seeley have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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