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Seward
  • Town in Alaska
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Seward

    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      unavailable
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B minus
    12. Commute
      A+
    Seward is a town in Alaska with a population of 2,614. Seward is in Kenai Peninsula Borough. Living in Seward offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Seward there are a lot of bars, restaurants, and coffee shops. Many young professionals and retirees live in Seward. The public schools in Seward are above average.
    Population
    2,614
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $241,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $955
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      38%
    • Own
      62%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      372.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      169.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      135.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,118.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      285.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      18%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      39%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in Seward

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $75,050
    National
    $69,021
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