Living in Seekonk, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Seekonk · Census data 2020–2024
Seekonk has 15,694 residents with a median age of 46. The median household income is $120,613 (16% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $482,800, the median rent is $1,916/month.
Seekonk at a glance
- Population
- 15,694
- Median age
- 46State: 40
- Median household income
- $120,613State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $482,800State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,916/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 87%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.6%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Seekonk a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 14% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: Unemployment of 5.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Seekonk
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Seekonk the median home value is $482,800, 45% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,916 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,531 a month in housing costs.
Seekonk median household income
The median household income in Seekonk is $120,613 and the income per person is $50,988. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Seekonk: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,323
- Owner-occupied
- 87%
- Renter-occupied
- 13%
- Vacant
- 5.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.64
Seekonk demographics
- Population
- 15,694
- Median age
- 46
- Under 18
- 19.7%
- 65 and older
- 17.9%
- Households
- 5,955
- Foreign-born
- 6.3%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Seekonk ›
Education in Seekonk
43.6% of adults 25 and older in Seekonk have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 20.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Seekonk
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 20.1%
- Drive alone
- 69.4%
- Public transit
- 3.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.8%
Seekonk vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seekonk | 15,694 | $120,613 | $482,800 | $1,916 |
| North Seekonk | 2,974 | $114,712 | $436,700 | $1,421 |
| East Providence | 47,281 | $75,912 | $365,500 | $1,288 |
| Pawtucket | 75,893 | $68,310 | $325,500 | $1,208 |
| Rehoboth | 13,022 | $138,214 | $563,000 | $1,195 |
| Central Falls | 22,701 | $49,285 | $352,100 | $1,200 |
| Providence | 191,767 | $68,119 | $362,200 | $1,408 |
| Attleboro | 46,762 | $98,954 | $448,100 | $1,590 |
| Valley Falls | 12,657 | $92,901 | $375,200 | $1,362 |
More for people moving to Seekonk
Seekonk ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Seekonk: FAQ
What is the median household income in Seekonk, MA?
The median household income in Seekonk is $120,613, 16% higher than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Seekonk?
The median home value in Seekonk is $482,800, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Seekonk?
The median gross rent in Seekonk is $1,916 per month, about 32.2% of household income.
Is Seekonk, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 14% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: unemployment of 5.8%.
What is the median age in Seekonk?
The median age in Seekonk is 46 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Seekonk?
The average commute to work in Seekonk is 29 minutes; 20.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Seekonk?
The unemployment rate in Seekonk is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Seekonk?
43.6% of adults in Seekonk 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.
Last updated: