What are the schools like in Seaford, DE?

Seaford is served primarily by Seaford School District. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.1:1.

What is the median household income in Seaford?

The median household income in Seaford, DE is $49,469 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.5%.

What is the weather like in Seaford, DE?

Seaford has an average high temperature of 43.6°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 12.8 inches.

Seaford, DE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Seaford, DE affordable or expensive?

Seaford's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Seaford is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $208,400 and the median rent is $1,064 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Seaford, DE?

Seaford has a violent crime rate of 1133.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 4567.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Seaford, DE a Good Place to Live?

Seaford is a small town of 8,055 in Delaware, with a median household income of $49,469 and a 11.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Seaford stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Seaford is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Seaford city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.1

Seaford's overall cost of living index is 95.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Seaford costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Seaford, DE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$208,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,064	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	50.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$49,469	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Seaford's violent crime rate is 1133.6 per 100,000 residents — 198% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

1133.6 /100k

Property Crime

4567.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Seaford is served primarily by Seaford School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Seaford, DE	National Avg
School District	Seaford School District	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Seaford sees average highs of 43.6°F in January and 86.7°F in July, with 48.3 inches of annual precipitation and 12.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Seaford, DE
Average High — January	43.6°F
Average High — July	86.7°F
Annual Precipitation	48.3"
Annual Snowfall	12.8"

Demographics

Metric	Seaford, DE	National Avg
Population	8,055	—
Median Age	43.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	55.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	31.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.0%	18.9%
Asian	3.1%	6.3%
Under 18	21.3%	22.2%
65 and over	20.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Blades, DE 2 mi Bridgeville, DE 5 mi Bethel, DE 6 mi Laurel, DE 6 mi Galestown, MD 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Seaford

Seaford, DE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

19973

Seaford vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seaford, DE affordable or expensive?

Seaford's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Seaford roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $208,400 and median rent is $1,064/month.

What is the crime rate in Seaford, DE?

Seaford's violent crime rate is 1133.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4567.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Seaford?

Public schools in Seaford are operated by Seaford School District. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.1:1. 15.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Seaford, DE a good place to live?

Seaford, DE has a population of 8,055, a median household income of $49,469, and an unemployment rate of 11.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Seaford?

Seaford averages 43.6°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.3 inches with about 12.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Seaford?

Seaford, DE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19973.

What is the population of Seaford?

The population of Seaford, Delaware is 8,055 with a median age of 43.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Seaford?

Key numbers for living in Seaford: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $208,400, median household income $49,469, crime index 266 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Seaford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.