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Seacliff

California · 3,299 residents · 0.73 sq mi
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Seacliff is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $130,385. Population has declined 5% since 2023. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $1,143,600. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,299
−5%since 2023
from 3,488 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
4,519 / sq mi
−5%since 2023
from 4,778 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
44.7
Unchangedsince 2023
from 44.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K201020202024Seacliff
20243K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.2%(104)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93%(100)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143%(98)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1910.4%(344)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.2%(171)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3414.1%(466)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.4%(375)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 547%(232)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6421.9%(723)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.8%(422)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.7%(189)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.3%(75)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$130,385
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $121,845 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$74,223
+1%since 2023
from $73,681 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 68.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
−12%since 2023
from 0.449 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Information4.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,143,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,085,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,462
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,410 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 60.0% in 2023
47.3% rent
Vacancy rate
22.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 35.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2023
from 40.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.8
−2%since 2023
from 8.9 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
70
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(2,259)
Black0.8%(28)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(518)
Asian3%(104)
Other16.6%(579)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(2,146)
Black0.7%(24)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(530)
Asian3.3%(108)
Other14.9%(491)
Diversity Score
66
Unchangedsince 2023
from 66 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican11.5%(381)
Cuban2.2%(72)
Salvadoran1.5%(48)
Peruvian0.5%(17)
Venezuelan0.4%(12)
Asian origin
Filipino0.7%(24)
Chinese0.7%(22)
Japanese0.6%(19)
Cambodian0.2%(6)
Vietnamese0.1%(3)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
Irish24.1%(794)
English14.3%(472)
German10%(330)
Scottish5.5%(183)
Italian5.2%(173)
French3.7%(122)
Norwegian3.6%(119)
Russian2.8%(92)
Swedish2.7%(88)
Scotch-Irish2.3%(77)
Polish1.8%(60)
Portuguese1.4%(46)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
Danish1.3%(44)
West Indian1.3%(44)
Dutch1.2%(38)
American1%(34)
Greek0.9%(29)
Ukrainian0.7%(24)
Arab0.5%(17)
Welsh0.5%(17)
Brazilian0.4%(13)
Finnish0.2%(8)
Iranian0.2%(7)
Swiss0.2%(7)
Hungarian0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 40.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 97.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 19.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
−6%since 2023
from 25.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 73.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 70.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 52.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.5% in 2023
Female
49.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 49.5% in 2023
Foreign born
7.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 95.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 88.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married39.7%(588)
Married49.8%(737)
Widowed1.3%(19)
Divorced9.3%(137)
Women 15+
Never married36.6%(555)
Married43.1%(654)
Widowed2.4%(37)
Divorced17.8%(270)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seacliff, California?

Seacliff, California has about 3,299 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seacliff, California?

The typical household in Seacliff, California earns about $130,385 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Seacliff, California expensive?

In Seacliff, California, the median home is worth about $1,143,600, and the typical rent is about $2,462 a month.

How educated are people in Seacliff, California?

About 45.1% of adults age 25 and over in Seacliff, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Seacliff, California?

About 5.5% of people in Seacliff, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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