Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
20%
Seaford
Seaford, DE Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,544
Population
7,762
Renter Mix
50% Rent
Small-town living on the banks of the Nanticoke River
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Nestled alongside the Nanticoke River in southern Delaware, Seaford is a charming small town rich with historic character. Seaford honors its storied past with an array of historic houses, churches, and other buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Residents and visitors alike can learn more about Seaford’s history at the Seaford Museum and the Ross Mansion.
Seaford offers a broad range of apartments available for rent along tranquil, tree-lined streets. The community also boasts numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation at Williams Pond Park, Seaford Riverwalk, and nearby Heritage Shores Club. Although Seaford is largely residential, the community enjoys various suburban conveniences like national retailers and chain restaurants strewn along U.S. 13, the town’s main commercial thoroughfare.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$57,189
Average: $73,375
Education
1,284
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,581
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Seaford, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
50%
Non-Renters
50%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Seaford, DE is $854 for a studio, $1,544 for one bedroom, $1,564 for two bedrooms, and $1,899 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Seaford has decreased by -1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,544/month
842 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Seaford, DE is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Seaford Central Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
452 Students
Frederick Douglass Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
411 Students
West Seaford Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
389 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
828 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
879 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.