Living in Seabrook Beach, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Seabrook Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Seabrook Beach has 1,001 residents with a median age of 62. The median household income is $93,571 (6% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $920,900, the median rent is $1,725/month.
Seabrook Beach is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Seabrook Beach at a glance
- Population
- 1,001
- Median age
- 62State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $93,571State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $920,900State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,725/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 74.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.6%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Seabrook Beach a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the New Hampshire median; home values 129% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 9.8%; a poverty rate of 7.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Seabrook Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Seabrook Beach the median home value is $920,900, 177% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,725 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,205 a month in housing costs.
Seabrook Beach median household income
The median household income in Seabrook Beach is $93,571 and the income per person is $75,358. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Seabrook Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 906
- Owner-occupied
- 74.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.5%
- Vacant
- 39.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 1.82
39.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Seabrook Beach has many vacation and second homes.
Seabrook Beach demographics
- Population
- 1,001
- Median age
- 62
- Under 18
- 5.2%
- 65 and older
- 42.1%
- Households
- 550
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 17.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Seabrook Beach ›
Education in Seabrook Beach
39.6% of adults 25 and older in Seabrook Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 13.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Seabrook Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 9.8%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 39.5%
- Drive alone
- 42.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.4%
Seabrook Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seabrook Beach | 1,001 | $93,571 | $920,900 | $1,725 |
| Seabrook | 8,427 | $84,349 | $443,500 | $1,542 |
| Hampton Beach | 2,605 | $82,557 | $508,900 | $1,375 |
| Salisbury | 9,281 | $93,361 | $478,700 | $1,691 |
| Hampton | 16,426 | $95,233 | $550,200 | $1,628 |
| Hampton Falls | 2,328 | $166,157 | $772,600 | $1,852 |
| Newburyport | 18,652 | $139,625 | $834,000 | $1,592 |
| North Hampton | 4,543 | $146,458 | $670,400 | $1,805 |
| South Hampton | 984 | $152,500 | $661,100 | $1,889 |
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What is the median household income in Seabrook Beach, NH?
The median household income in Seabrook Beach is $93,571, 6% lower than the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Seabrook Beach?
The median home value in Seabrook Beach is $920,900, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Seabrook Beach?
The median gross rent in Seabrook Beach is $1,725 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Seabrook Beach, NH a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the New Hampshire median; home values 129% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 9.8%; a poverty rate of 7.8%.
What is the median age in Seabrook Beach?
The median age in Seabrook Beach is 62 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Seabrook Beach?
The average commute to work in Seabrook Beach is 33 minutes; 39.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Seabrook Beach?
The unemployment rate in Seabrook Beach is 9.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Seabrook Beach?
39.6% of adults in Seabrook Beach 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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