Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
25%
Seaside
Seaside, OR Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,269
Population
9,997
Renter Mix
51% Rent
A historic resort town on the breathtaking Oregon coast
Coastal
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Beach
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Scenic
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Tourism
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Ocean
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Walkable
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Perched on Oregon’s stunning Pacific coastline, the resort town of Seaside is a historic enclave positioned fifteen miles south of Astoria and eighty miles northwest of Portland. A true beach community, the local economy is largely based around tourism, with visitors from around the region flocking to Seaside in the summer months to soak in the sun, enjoy the gorgeous scenery, and stroll the waterfront promenade. Broadway Street serves as the hub of activity for the city, hosting popular attractions like the historic Funland Entertainment Center and Seaside Carousel Mall, as well as local favorites like the Seaside Brewing Company and Dough Dough Bakery.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$45,178
Average: $61,616
Education
2,595
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,537
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Seaside has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
51%
Non-Renters
49%
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, OR is $650 for a studio, $1,269 for one bedroom, $1,306 for two bedrooms, and $1,467 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Seaside has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,269/month
511 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Seaside, OR is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-12
134 Students
Seaside Heights Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
597 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
134 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
392 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
134 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
453 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Seaside Museum & Historical Society
- Seaside Aquarium
- Del Rey Beach State Recreation Site
- Cannon Beach History Center & Museum
- Ecola State Park
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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.