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Seagoville.
About
Life in Seagoville
This small Dallas County suburb of about 19,000 people sits roughly 10 miles southeast of Mesquite, positioned as a genuine bedroom community for folks working across the Dallas metro area. The real appeal here is straightforward: housing costs are reasonable, with median home values around $230,400 and median rent at $1,381 a month, which actually feels accessible compared to what you're paying in Dallas proper. The job market is stable with unemployment at 4.2%, though most residents commute to larger employment centers—expect about 38 minutes on average, a trade-off typical for suburban living where you're buying affordable space in exchange for drive time.
Seagoville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.8%
Foreign-Born
17.4%
Broadband Internet
90.9%
of households
Population Growth
+14.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics17.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Seagoville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Seagoville, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (85.8%), and 38.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
30.6%
of residents
65 and Older
8.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
48.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
16.9%
of households
Married Couples
49.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.29
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for TX
Rent, home values, and income in Seagoville
In Seagoville, home values are 19% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
36.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,398
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
77.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1992
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $267,777 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Seagoville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Dallas County, which includes Seagoville, is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Seagoville: Dallas County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Dallas County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Seagoville is less than 1% of Dallas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Seagoville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area
Commute38.2 min avg
How Seagoville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Seagoville, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 37% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 22 mi
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Medium hub8.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 34 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 72% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Seagoville runs 72% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
92.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,451.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Seagoville Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 36 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Dallas County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Dallas County, which includes Seagoville, the most common type is hail, with 36 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | Flash Flood | $4.2M |
| 2024 | 34 | Flash Flood | $5.4M |
| 2023 | 33 | Hail | $2.4M |
| 2022 | 34 | Drought | $1351.6M |
| 2021 | 27 | Hail | $7.0M |
| 2020 | 24 | Hail | $95,000 |
| 2019 | 34 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1970.5M |
| 2018 | 18 | Flash Flood | $991,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Dallas County, county-wide
Seagoville is less than 1% of Dallas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Dallas County, which includes Seagoville, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
148
per year
Moderate Days
206
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Dallas County, county-wide
Seagoville is less than 1% of Dallas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate95°F summers, 37°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Seagoville has hot summers (avg high 95°F) and mild winters (avg low 37°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
95°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/55°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
59°/37°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
40.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Hot Days/Year
106
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
40
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
63
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 36°F | 2.96" |
| Feb | 62°F | 39°F | 3.08" |
| Mar | 69°F | 45°F | 4.00" |
| Apr | 77°F | 53°F | 3.85" |
| May | 84°F | 63°F | 4.34" |
| Jun | 92°F | 71°F | 3.95" |
| Jul | 96°F | 74°F | 1.98" |
| Aug | 97°F | 73°F | 2.81" |
| Sep | 90°F | 66°F | 2.69" |
| Oct | 80°F | 55°F | 4.86" |
| Nov | 67°F | 45°F | 2.84" |
| Dec | 59°F | 37°F | 3.51" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Seagoville
Uninsured
27.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Seagoville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Dallas Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.2 mi away · Mesquite
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Sunnyvale
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10 mi away · Sunnyvale
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.9 mi away · Kaufman
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Seagoville
Seagoville's student/teacher ratio is 15.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 10.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
10.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Seagoville (within 15 miles)
University of North Texas at Dallas
15 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 2,878 students · in-state tuition $9,601 · 57% graduate
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 620 students · in-state tuition $16,248 · 30% graduate · median earnings $37,049 (10 yrs after entry)
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service
11.4 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 454 students · in-state tuition $17,640 · 73% graduate · median earnings $43,899 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Waco Mammoth National Monument, 81 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Seagoville
Seagoville has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Waco Mammoth National Monument (81 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
81 mi awayPublic Libraries in Seagoville
Seagoville Public Library
702 N Hwy 175, Seagoville
Cities Near Seagoville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Seagoville?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Seagoville FAQ
Is Seagoville, Texas affordable?⌄
Seagoville's median rent is $1,381/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $66,743/year. Median home value is $230,400.
Is Seagoville, Texas safe?⌄
Seagoville's violent crime rate was 93 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1452 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Seagoville, Texas?⌄
Dallas County, which includes Seagoville, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Seagoville, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Seagoville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,381/month and median household income is $66,743/year. The median home value is $230,400. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Seagoville, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Seagoville is 38 minutes, which is significantly longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from