Here's what it costs to live in Seaside, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $2,409 per month, while the typical home is valued around $787,100. Households earn a median of $85,311 per year, so rent absorbs a relatively high share of local income. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$85,311
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$2,409
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$787,100
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
31,814
Latest estimate
Median Age
34 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$2,531
Per month
Avg Home Value
$1,042,767
Census ACS
January Avg
54°F
July Avg
64°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
48.2
fair
Hospitals
200
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
87.4%
What is the cost of living index for Seaside?
The cost of living index for Seaside is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Seaside?
The median gross rent in Seaside is $2,409 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Seaside?
The median household income in Seaside is $85,311 per year.
What is the median home value in Seaside?
The median home value in Seaside is $787,100 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Seaside?
Air quality data for Seaside is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Seaside?
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
