Moving to
Seal Beach.

$2,649/mo median rent

Rent is expensive here, at $2,649 a month median and well above the national average. This is the kind of city where housing costs deserve serious budgeting before committing to a move. Home prices are steep, with a median around $486,800. Renting first to get a feel for the city before buying is often the more practical route.

4.8% unemployment

Unemployment here is 4.8%, somewhat above the national average of 4.3%. Lining up work before the move is the safer route.

384 violent crimes per 100k

Crime runs about typical for a city this size. Some neighborhoods are safer than others, and one overall rate doesn't tell the whole story, so a neighborhood-level look matters more than the headline stat.

29 min average commute

Commutes run about average, at 28.8 minutes. Fine day to day, but it adds up over a year, and where someone lives relative to where they work starts to matter. 7 in 10 workers drive to work; 26% work from home.

51% bachelor's degree or higher

This is a highly educated city, with over half the adult population holding a college degree. That tends to shape the job market and the broader culture, and it's a solid indicator of a strong professional scene.

1 public school inside the boundary

There is 1 public school inside the boundary. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23:1, above the national average of 16:1.

The nearest national park or historic site is Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (47 miles away). There are 3 national parks and sites within a day's drive.