Living in Seaview, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Seaview · Census data 2020–2024
Seaview has 443 residents with a median age of 56.5. The median household income is $34,500 (66% lower than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $252,900, the median rent is $1,140/month.
Seaview is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Seaview at a glance
- Population
- 443
- Median age
- 56.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $34,500State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $252,900State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $1,140/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 65.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.8%
- Average commute
- 52 min
Is Seaview a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 66% lower than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 52 minutes; unemployment of 10.9%; a poverty rate of 28.2%.
The weather is best in December to February and May.
Cost of living in Seaview
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Seaview the median home value is $252,900, 24% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,140 per month, which is 28.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,042 a month in housing costs.
Seaview median household income
The median household income in Seaview is $34,500 and the income per person is $30,726. 28.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Seaview: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 327
- Owner-occupied
- 65.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.2%
- Vacant
- 7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 1.46
Seaview demographics
- Population
- 443
- Median age
- 56.5
- Under 18
- 9.3%
- 65 and older
- 33.6%
- Households
- 304
- Foreign-born
- 8.6%
- Veterans
- 17.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Seaview ›
Education in Seaview
40.8% of adults 25 and older in Seaview have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 20.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Seaview
- Unemployment rate
- 10.9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 52 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 42.1%
- Drive alone
- 37.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.9%
Seaview vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaview | 443 | $34,500 | $252,900 | $1,140 |
| Black Sands | 354 | $14,167 | $155,600 | — |
| Leilani Estates | 1,490 | $30,192 | $268,100 | $1,392 |
| Pahoa | 1,361 | $56,042 | $375,900 | $599 |
| Nanawale Estates | 1,692 | $26,683 | $232,600 | $1,005 |
| Ainaloa | 4,094 | $58,918 | $228,300 | $1,358 |
| Hawaiian Beaches | 3,947 | $29,295 | $272,700 | $1,658 |
| Tiki Gardens | 245 | $42,500 | $326,800 | — |
| Orchidlands Estates | 3,027 | $73,936 | $385,900 | $1,398 |
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What is the median household income in Seaview, HI?
The median household income in Seaview is $34,500, 66% lower than the Hawaii median of $100,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Seaview?
The median home value in Seaview is $252,900, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Seaview?
The median gross rent in Seaview is $1,140 per month, about 28.4% of household income.
Is Seaview, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 66% lower than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 52 minutes; unemployment of 10.9%; a poverty rate of 28.2%.
What is the median age in Seaview?
The median age in Seaview is 56.5 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Seaview?
The average commute to work in Seaview is 52 minutes; 42.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Seaview?
The unemployment rate in Seaview is 10.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Seaview?
40.8% of adults in Seaview 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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