Cost of Living in Seaside, CA
Population: 31,964 • 2026 Data
$82,303
Median Household Income
+6% vs national
$2,314
Median Monthly Rent
+72% vs national
$692,600
Median Home Value
+104% vs national
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing in Seaside
The median home value in Seaside, CA is $692,600. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $2,314, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $2,270.
Rent-to-income ratio: 33.7%. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, indicating housing costs may be a burden for median-income households.
Income and Employment
The median household income in Seaside, CA is $82,303. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2%, with a labor force of 16,991 people.
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.