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Sea Cliff

New York · 5,062 residents · 1.115 sq mi
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Sea Cliff is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $156,776. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $760,300. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 120% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,062
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5,066 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,540 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,543 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.8
+12%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Sea Cliff
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$156,776
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,501 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$88,129
+111%since 2000
from $41,707 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
74.6%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.5%
US avg: 2%
Information6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$760,300
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,414
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,056 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
24.2% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+3%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(4,626)
Black1.6%(81)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(241)
Asian1.2%(62)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.1%(916)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(4,160)
Black1.6%(82)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(475)
Asian2.9%(148)
Other2.8%(142)
Diversity Score37.4%(1,891)
Diversity Score
37
+107%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
33.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+52%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
64.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
12.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−91.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sea Cliff, New York?

Sea Cliff, New York has about 5,062 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sea Cliff, New York?

The typical household in Sea Cliff, New York earns about $156,776 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sea Cliff, New York expensive?

In Sea Cliff, New York, the median home is worth about $760,300, and the typical rent is about $2,414 a month.

How educated are people in Sea Cliff, New York?

About 61.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sea Cliff, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sea Cliff, New York?

About 3.6% of people in Sea Cliff, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sea Cliff, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Sea Cliff, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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