Seal Beach, California

Small California city with local appeal

Pacific Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

59.7

F

out of 100

Overview

Seal Beach is a California city with a population of approximately 24,352, part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $841,961. Median household income is $75,507.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 24,352 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $841,961 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $75,507 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 31 minutes
  • Part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

24,352

Source: Census ACS

$841,961

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$75,507

Source: Census ACS

31 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

41

Source: Walk Score

149 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Orange County (county-level results)

50%
47%
Democrat 691,731
Republican 654,815
Leans D+2.6

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 24.4/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 24.7/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 39.8/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 41/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 38.1/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 59.7

Location

Seal Beach, CA (33.7610, -118.0843)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.