Seaside, CA 93955 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Seaside, CA—93955

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$781,000

2.8% YoY Growth

Household Income

$82,300

34.0% YoY Growth

Days on Market

1.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.0%

Median Rent

$2,550

3.3% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,950

4.4% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$2,900

4.1% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$3,850

9.0% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Seaside, CA

As of Nov '25, the median home price in Seaside, CA is $781,000, with a year-over-year change of -2.8%. This indicates that home prices in Seaside, CA are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.0%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$781,000	-2.8%
Single Family	$787,000	-3.2%
Condos	$618,000	-0.5%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Seaside, CA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Seaside, CA is $2,890, with a year-over-year rent change of -3.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Seaside, CA is studios: $1,840, 1-bedrooms: $2,120, 2-bedrooms: $3,030, 3-bedrooms: $4,000, 4-bedrooms: $4,400. The most common rental property sizes in Seaside, CA are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 35.9% and 29.3% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,550	$2,890
Studio Rent	$1,600	$1,840
1 Bed Rent	$1,950	$2,120
2 Bed Rent	$2,900	$3,030
3 Bed Rent	$3,850	$4,000
4 Bed Rent	$4,600	$4,400

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

7.4%

1 Bedroom

16.0%

2 Bedrooms

29.3%

3 Bedrooms

35.9%

4 Bedrooms

10.3%

5+ Bedrooms

1.2%

Property Listings — Seaside, CA

As of Nov '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Seaside, CA is 58. This is a increase of 1.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market about the same amount of time than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 21.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$892,000	3.0%
Listing Count	38	-18.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.3%	-18.0%
Days on Market	58	1.0%

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Demographics — Seaside, CA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Seaside, CA has a population of 32,300, which has decreased by -6.2% over the past 5 years. Seaside, CA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 21.7% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 27.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 7.9% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	32,300	-6.2%
% Under 18	21.7%	-12.5%
% Seniors	12.4%	19.2%
% WFH	7.9%	125.7%
% w/ College Degree	27.6%	19.5%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Seaside, CA is a predominantly hispanic area, with 45.9% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has grown by 6.0% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Seaside, CA is white, making up 31.0% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 26.2% of the population in Seaside, CA, and this percentage has decreased by 6.8% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	31.0%	-0.3%
% Black	5.1%	-30.1%
% Hispanic	45.9%	6.0%
% Asian	10.3%	6.2%
% Foreign Born	26.2%	-6.8%

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Mortgage and Risk — Seaside, CA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 200 mortgage originations in Seaside, CA, of which 82.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 54.0%, with 17.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Seaside, CA. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 16.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	200
% Conventional Loans	82.0%
% Government Loans	17.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	3.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	16.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Seaside, CA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Seaside, CA under the Section 8 program is 7.1%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Seaside, CA, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	448
Total Units Section 8	449
% Rentals under Section 8	7.1%
% Occupied Section 8	81.7%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$660	$1,950	$2,610
2 Bedroom	$240	$2,900	$3,140
3 Bedroom	$390	$3,850	$4,240
4 Bedroom	$20	$4,600	$4,620

Seaside, CA—93955

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Seaside, CA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Seaside, CA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Seaside, CA

Demographics — Seaside, CA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Seaside, CA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Seaside, CA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Seaside, CA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Seaside, CA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	9.1
Median Home Price	$781,000
Median Household Income	$82,300

Seaside, CA—93955

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Seaside, CA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Seaside, CA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Seaside, CA

Demographics — Seaside, CA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Seaside, CA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Seaside, CA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Seaside, CA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Seaside, CA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Marina, CA

Monterey, CA

Pacific Grove, CA

Pacific Grove, CA

Carmel-by-the-Sea

Frequently Asked Questions

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