Living in Seaford, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Seaford · Census data 2020–2024
Seaford has 15,549 residents with a median age of 40.3. The median household income is $172,557 (101% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $658,300, the median rent is $2,489/month.
Seaford at a glance
- Population
- 15,549
- Median age
- 40.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $172,557State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $658,300State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,489/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 92.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Seaford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 101% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 3.6%.
Cons: Home values 55% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Seaford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Seaford the median home value is $658,300, 98% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,489 per month, which is 35.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,581 a month in housing costs.
Seaford median household income
The median household income in Seaford is $172,557 and the income per person is $66,578. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Seaford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,389
- Owner-occupied
- 92.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.1%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.96
Seaford demographics
- Population
- 15,549
- Median age
- 40.3
- Under 18
- 21.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.3%
- Households
- 5,227
- Foreign-born
- 7.4%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Seaford ›
Education in Seaford
46% of adults 25 and older in Seaford have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 19.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Seaford
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 13%
- Drive alone
- 63.3%
- Public transit
- 15.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
Seaford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaford | 15,549 | $172,557 | $658,300 | $2,489 |
| Wantagh | 18,365 | $179,362 | $706,600 | $2,270 |
| Massapequa | 21,389 | $181,846 | $693,200 | $2,631 |
| Bellmore | 15,954 | $161,674 | $681,800 | $2,160 |
| North Wantagh | 11,940 | $156,738 | $624,400 | $1,375 |
| Massapequa Park | 16,963 | $171,953 | $642,600 | $3,469 |
| North Massapequa | 17,877 | $148,654 | $634,900 | $2,302 |
| North Bellmore | 20,689 | $181,662 | $659,200 | $2,554 |
| East Massapequa | 20,377 | $146,454 | $625,600 | $1,486 |
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What is the median household income in Seaford, NY?
The median household income in Seaford is $172,557, 101% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Seaford?
The median home value in Seaford is $658,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Seaford?
The median gross rent in Seaford is $2,489 per month, about 35.3% of household income.
Is Seaford, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 101% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 3.6%. Minuses: home values 55% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Seaford?
The median age in Seaford is 40.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Seaford?
The average commute to work in Seaford is 38 minutes; 13% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Seaford?
The unemployment rate in Seaford is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Seaford?
46% of adults in Seaford 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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