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Seacliff

California · 3,280 residents · 0.73 sq mi
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Seacliff is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $841,800. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,280
Unchangedsince 2019
from 3,286 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
4,493 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2019
from 4,501 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
+1%since 2019
from 47.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K201020202024Seacliff
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,250
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $77,896 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,691
+10%since 2019
from $48,631 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2019
from 51.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 8.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$841,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $764,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,941
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,835 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 58.8% in 2019
46.1% rent
Afford Score
8.7
−11%since 2019
from 9.8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(2,507)
Black0.7%(22)
Hispanic / Latino16.7%(548)
Asian2.5%(81)
Other3.9%(128)
Diversity Score48.5%(1,594)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(2,306)
Black0.5%(15)
Hispanic / Latino19.8%(651)
Asian2.9%(96)
Other9.6%(313)
Diversity Score61.1%(2,003)
Diversity Score
61
+26%since 2019
from 48 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 41.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 97.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 17.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
−3%since 2019
from 26.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 80.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 64.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 45.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2019
from 48.4% in 2019
Female
58.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2019
from 51.6% in 2019
Foreign born
5.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 7.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 2.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seacliff, California?

Seacliff, California has about 3,280 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seacliff, California?

The typical household in Seacliff, California earns about $96,250 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 $841,800, and the typical rent is about $1,941 a month.

How educated are people in Seacliff, California?

About 42.3% 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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