Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
22%
Seaford
Seaford, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,260
Population
14,878
Renter Mix
9% Rent
Small-town charm abounds in this Long Island community
Charming
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Family-Friendly
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Upscale
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Peaceful
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Picturesque
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Tucked between Massapequa and Wantagh, Seaford is a picturesque community brimming with small-town charm. Seaford residents enjoy a strong sense of community fostered by a peaceful, family-oriented atmosphere. Seaford also boasts a quaint downtown area strewn along Merrick Road, with plenty of independently owned businesses to explore, including restaurants, shops, and a vintage theater.
Being predominantly residential, Seaford offers plenty of houses and apartments available for rent in a tranquil locale. The community touts great options for outdoor recreation at Seamans Neck Park, Washington Avenue Park, and Tackapausha Nature Preserve. Commuting from Seaford is a breeze with access to multiple highways as well as the Babylon line of the Long Island Rail Road.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$145,270
Average: $173,923
Education
5,242
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,202
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Seaford has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
9%
Non-Renters
91%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
32%
Other Education
68%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Seaford, NY is $1,572 for a studio, $2,224 for one bedroom, and $2,636 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Seaford has decreased by -5.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,224/month
935 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Seaford, NY is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
468 Students
Public
Grades K-5
662 Students
Public
Grades K-5
544 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
522 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
650 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Tackapausha Museum & Preserve
- Bethpage State Park
- Jones Beach State Park
- Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center
- Hofstra University Arboretum
Airports
- John F Kennedy International
- LaGuardia
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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.