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Seaside, California

city · Monterey County

At a glance

31,814
Population
$787,100
Median home value (all homes)
159% above U.S. median
$800,284
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,409/mo
Median rent
79% above U.S. median
$85,311
Median household income
9% above U.S. median
21 min
Average commute
95.4%
Homes with broadband
41.42%
Locations with fiber available
5.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 148 — 48% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing177% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities0% below
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost12% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college13 mi
High school graduates81.8%
College graduates29.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Seaside Economic Development
Economic Development works to stimulate economic growth in the City of Seaside by attracting new businesses and encouraging growth and prosperity for the existing establishments. The page notes that in addition to Seaside's Economic Development team, the Central Coast Small Business Development Center and the regional Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce are resources for business and marketing assistance and ideas.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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