Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
14%
Seaside
Seaside, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,954
Population
32,153
Renter Mix
60% Rent
Delight in the many charms of the Monterey Peninsula
Coastal
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Suburban
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Scenic
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Active
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College Town
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Convenient
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Peaceful
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Diverse
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Welcoming
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Nestled between the cities of Marina and Monterey, Seaside overlooks the Monterey Bay on California’s Central Coast. Seaside is within minutes of the Monterey Peninsula’s many attractions, including whale watching, wine tasting, and all kinds of outdoor recreation. Seaside’s close proximity to Fort Ord Dunes State Park and Fort Ord National Monument ensures abundant access to outdoor recreational opportunities as well.
Seaside is home to California State University Monterey Bay, which lies on the site of the former military base Fort Ord. CSUMB contributes a bevy of sporting and cultural events to the Seaside community. Seaside residents also enjoy access to plenty of diverse restaurants, shopping centers, and golf courses in town. Destinations like San Francisco, San Jose, Big Sur, and Salinas are all within a two-hour drive of Seaside. Convenience to Highway One, Route 218, and Monterey Regional Airport makes commuting and traveling from Seaside a breeze.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$77,729
Average: $96,268
Education
8,849
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,369
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Seaside has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
60%
Non-Renters
40%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Seaside, CA is $1,648 for a studio, $1,950 for one bedroom, $2,876 for two bedrooms, and $4,407 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Seaside has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,950/month
518 Sq Ft
House
$3,730/month
1,221 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Seaside, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
390 Students
Public
Grades K-5
516 Students
Public
Grades K-5
548 Students
International School Of Monterey
Public
Grades K-8
439 Students
Public
Grades K-5
397 Students
International School Of Monterey
Public
Grades K-8
439 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
521 Students
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Community Day Middle
Public
Grades 6-8
Public
Grades 9-12
1,073 Students
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Community Day
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Fort Ord Dunes State Park
- Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy
- Monterey State Beach
- Monterey County Youth Museum
- Monterey Maritime Museum
Military Bases
Airports
- Monterey Regional
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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.