Seadrift is a small town of 1,577 in Texas, with a median household income of $46,701
and a 1.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Seadrift stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Seadrift is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Seadrift 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: 94.5
Seadrift's overall cost of living index is 94.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Seadrift costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Seadrift, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$111,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,355
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,701
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Seadrift's violent crime rate is 244.2 per 100,000 residents
— 36% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
244.2 /100k
Property Crime
948.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Seadrift is served primarily by CALHOUN COUNTY ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Seadrift, TX
National Avg
School District
CALHOUN COUNTY ISD
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
67.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Seadrift sees average highs of 63.7°F in January
and 91.1°F in July,
with 41.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Seadrift's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Seadrift roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $111,400 and median rent is $1,355/month.
Seadrift's violent crime rate is 244.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 948.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Seadrift are operated by CALHOUN COUNTY ISD.
The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. 13.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Seadrift, TX has a population of 1,577, a median household income of $46,701, and an unemployment rate of 1.7%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Seadrift averages 63.7°F in January and 91.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.9 inches
with about 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Seadrift, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 77983.
The population of Seadrift, Texas is 1,577 with a median age of 36.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Seadrift: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $111,400, median household income $46,701, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Seadrift side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.