Seaford, DE
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-10-17

Living In Seaford, Delaware Summary

Life in Seaford research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Seaford over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Seaford:

The population in Seaford is 7,852.
The median home value in Seaford is $175,100.
The median income in Seaford is $55,162.
The cost of living in Seaford is 101 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Seaford is $916.
The unemployment rate in Seaford is 8.8%.
The poverty rate in Seaford is 16.1%.

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Seaford SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

5/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

9.5

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Seaford, DE Crime Report

615
Total Crimes

7,213.2
Total Crimes / 100k People

210.35%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Seaford / 100k People	Delaware / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	615	7,213.2	2,393.3	2,324.2

Violent Crime	82	961.8	431.9	369.8
Murder	1	11.7	7.4	6.3
Robbery	10	117.3	70.9	66.1
Aggravated Assault	69	809.3	327.1	268.2
Property Crime	533	6,251.5	1,961.4	1,954.4
Burglary	53	621.6	254.2	269.8
Larceny	456	5,348.3	1,538.5	1,401.9
Car Theft	24	281.5	168.7	282.7

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Seaford, DE Cost Of Living

101
Seaford's Overall Cost Of Living

1.0x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Seaford	Delaware	National Average
Overall	101	103	100

Services	109	105	100
Groceries	117	103	100
Health	101	104	100
Housing	85	101	100
Transportation	107	109	100
Utilities	96	95	100

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Seaford, DE Photos

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Rankings for Seaford in Delaware

Ranks #1 in Most Dangerous Cities In Delaware

Ranks #2 in Worst Places To Live In Delaware

Ranks #6 in Cheapest Places To Live In Delaware

Map Of Seaford, DE

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Population over time in Seaford

Year	Population	% Change
2021	7,897	4.3%
2020	7,572	1.7%
2019	7,447	0.4%
2018	7,417	1.7%
2017	7,290	1.8%
2016	7,163	0.9%
2015	7,096	1.1%
2014	7,018	0.5%
2013	6,985	0.6%
2012	6,945	-

Race / Ethnicity in Seaford

White

53.8% (4,223)

African American

29.3% (2,298)

American Indian

0.0% (0)

Asian

2.8% (218)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.2% (16)

Two Or More

5.2% (407)

Hispanic

8.8% (690)

Race	Seaford	DE	USA
White	53.8%	60.8%	59.4%
African American	29.3%	21.5%	12.2%
American Indian	0.0%	0.2%	0.6%
Asian	2.8%	4.0%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.2%	0.4%	0.4%
Two Or More	5.2%	3.3%	3.2%
Hispanic	8.8%	9.7%	18.4%

Gender in Seaford

Female

52.8% (4,147)

Male

47.2% (3,705)

Gender	Seaford	DE	USA
Female	52.8%	51.4%	50.5%
Male	47.2%	48.6%	49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Seaford for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

5.0% (392)

9-12th Grade

11.0% (863)

High School / GED

37.0% (2,905)

Some College

22.0% (1,727)

Associate's Degree

10.0% (785)

Bachelor's Degree

10.0% (785)

Master's Degree

3.0% (235)

Professional Degree

1.0% (78)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (78)

Education	Seaford	DE	USA
< 9th Grade	5.0%	4.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	11.0%	6.0%	6.0%
High School / GED	37.0%	30.0%	26.0%
Some College	22.0%	19.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	10.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	10.0%	19.0%	21.0%
Master's Degree	3.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%

Household Income For Seaford, Delaware

Less than $10,000

7.8% (61,276)

$10,000 to $14,999

5.4% (42,539)

$15,000 to $24,999

9.6% (75,202)

$25,000 to $34,999

10.5% (82,546)

$35,000 to $49,999

13.2% (103,309)

$50,000 to $74,999

22.5% (176,739)

$75,000 to $99,999

6.8% (53,427)

$100,000 to $149,999

17.9% (140,277)

$150,000 to $199,999

5.1% (40,260)

$200,000 or more

1.2% (9,621)

Income	Seaford	DE	USA
Less than $10,000	7.8%	4.9%	5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999	5.4%	3.3%	3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999	9.6%	6.6%	7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999	10.5%	7.9%	8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999	13.2%	11.4%	11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999	22.5%	17.3%	16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999	6.8%	14.0%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	17.9%	17.5%	16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999	5.1%	8.5%	7.8%
$200,000 or more	1.2%	8.5%	9.5%