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    Seaside

      B minus
      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        B minus
      2. Crime & Safety
        C
      3. Housing
        D minus
      4. Nightlife
        A
      5. Good for Families
        C+
      6. Diversity
        A+
      7. Jobs
        C minus
      8. Weather
        A+
      9. Cost of Living
        D+
      10. Health & Fitness
        A
      11. Outdoor Activities
        A
      12. Commute
        A minus
      Seaside is a with a population of 32,631. Seaside is in Monterey County. Living in Seaside offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Seaside there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Seaside and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Seaside are above average.
      Population
      32,631
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $588,700
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $1,977
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Sparse Suburban
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        61%
      • Own
        39%
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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      C
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Assault
        124.2
        282.7
      • Murder
        0
        6.1
      • Rape
        38.4
        40.7
      • Robbery
        50.3
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        144.9
        500.1
      • Theft
        1,159
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        168.5
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      A+
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        13%
      • 10-17 years
        11%
      • 18-24 years
        12%
      • 25-34 years
        16%
      • 35-44 years
        12%
      • 45-54 years
        12%
      • 55-64 years
        11%
      • 65+ years
        13%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        8%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        16%
        21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        35%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        21%
        26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        20%
        11%
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      Working in Seaside

      Jobs
      C minus
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $74,140
      National
      $69,021
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