Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)
What Is the Average Rent in Seal Beach city, California?
City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates
The median gross rent in Seal Beach city, California is $2,649/month (±$138), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $486,800 (±$35,226), and the median household income is $85,964/year. The unemployment rate in Orange County, California was 3.7% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.
Housing Metrics for Seal Beach city, California
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Gross Rent | $2,649 |
| Median Home Value | $486,800 |
| Median Household Income | $85,964 |
| Total Housing Units | 12,837 |
| Renter-Occupied Units | 3,010 |
| Renter-Occupied Share | 23% |
| Households Paying 50%+ Income | 730 households |
| Unemployment Rate(April 2026) | 3.7% |
How does Seal Beach city, California compare?
Median gross rent ranked against all cities in California.
Higher rent than 85% of cities in California · 171th of 1145
| # | City | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saratoga city | $3,501 |
| 1 | Jamul CDP | $3,501 |
| 1 | Rolling Hills city | $3,501 |
| … 167 more … | ||
| 171 | Seal Beach city(you are here) | $2,649 |
| … 971 more … | ||
| 1143 | Greenville CDP | $296 |
| 1144 | Stonyford CDP | $286 |
| 1145 | Bridgeport CDP | $242 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Seal Beach city, California?
The median gross rent in Seal Beach city, California is $2,649/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Seal Beach city, California?
The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Seal Beach city, California is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the median home value in Seal Beach city, California?
The median home value in Seal Beach city, California is $486,800 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
What percentage of renters in Seal Beach city are rent-burdened?
In Seal Beach city, California, 730 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.
What is the median household income in Seal Beach city, California?
The median household income in Seal Beach city, California is $85,964/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?
The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $2,649 has a margin of error of ±$138. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.
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