What are the schools like in Seabrook, SC?

Seabrook is served primarily by Beaufort 01. The district operates 20 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 6 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.2:1.

What is the median household income in Seabrook?

The median household income in Seabrook, SC is $60,230 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.1%.

What is the weather like in Seabrook, SC?

Seabrook has an average high temperature of 60.3°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Seabrook, SC affordable or expensive?

Seabrook's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Seabrook is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is N/A and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Seabrook, SC?

Seabrook has a violent crime rate of 392.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1545.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Seabrook, SC a Good Place to Live?

Seabrook is a small town of 1,087 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $60,230 and a 7.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Seabrook stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Seabrook is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Seabrook 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: 95.7

Seabrook's overall cost of living index is 95.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Seabrook costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Seabrook, SC	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,230	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Seabrook's violent crime rate is 392.5 per 100,000 residents — 3% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

392.5 /100k

Property Crime

1545.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Seabrook is served primarily by Beaufort 01. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Seabrook, SC	National Avg
School District	Beaufort 01	—
Elementary Schools	20	—
Middle Schools	6	—
High Schools	6	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Seabrook sees average highs of 60.3°F in January and 91.8°F in July, with 45.0 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Seabrook, SC
Average High — January	60.3°F
Average High — July	91.8°F
Annual Precipitation	45.0"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Seabrook, SC	National Avg
Population	1,087	—
Median Age	44.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	19.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	62.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.9%	22.2%
65 and over	11.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lobeco, SC 2 mi Dale, SC 3 mi Sheldon, SC 5 mi Laurel Bay, SC 5 mi Beaufort, SC 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Seabrook

Seabrook, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

29940

Seabrook vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seabrook, SC affordable or expensive?

Seabrook's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Seabrook roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Seabrook, SC?

Seabrook's violent crime rate is 392.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1545.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Seabrook?

Public schools in Seabrook are operated by Beaufort 01. The district has 20 elementary, 6 middle, and 6 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 9.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Seabrook, SC a good place to live?

Seabrook, SC has a population of 1,087, a median household income of $60,230, and an unemployment rate of 7.1%. 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 Seabrook?

Seabrook averages 60.3°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.0 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Seabrook?

Seabrook, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29940.

What is the population of Seabrook?

The population of Seabrook, South Carolina is 1,087 with a median age of 44.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Seabrook?

Key numbers for living in Seabrook: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $60,230, crime index 91 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Seabrook side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.