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Seal Beach, CA

Seal Beach, CA.

Population: 24,254 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Seal Beach, CA is $778,133 — up 4.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $395,000 after a median 46 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,826/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inland flooding, coastal flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$778,133

Typical home value

+4.1%

1-year change

46

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$778,133
1-year appreciation
+4.1%
3-year appreciation
+6.7%
5-year appreciation
+28.8%
10-year appreciation
+88.0%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$779,754
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$395,000
Median list price
$420,000
Median price per sqft
$449
1-year sale-price change
-8.1%
Median days on market
46 days
Homes sold (recent period)
129
For-sale inventory
133
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
Active listings
123
1-year forecast
+1.7%
Days to pending
44 days
New listings (monthly)
46

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,826/mo
1-year rent change
-1.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,580/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,610/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$3,057/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$4,153/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,964/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
22.5 : 1
Schools include
J. H. McGaugh Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inland flooding, coastal flooding, heat wave, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
earthquake: Very High · inland flooding: Very High · heat wave: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
112
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 100% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
2.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Orange County North Basin (10.6 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
65.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
56.0°F
Annual precipitation
12.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
53
Days with Good air quality
138
Days with Moderate air quality
214
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
159

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
801
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
43,717
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
53,213

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (46 mi)
National parks include
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Los Alamitos Army Air Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Los Alamitos Army Air Field (3 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
121
Hospitals include
LAC/OLIVE VIEW-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER, GLENDALE MEM HOSPITAL & HLTH CENTER, HOLLYWOOD PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-14,994 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1966
Housing built before 1970
75.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.0%
Median annual property tax
$3,107
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
75.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,501,121
Average weekly wage
$1,610
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
4,992

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Seal BeachState medianUS median
Typical home value$778,133$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$395,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market46 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,826/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,107$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Seal Beach, CA?
$778,133.
What is the median sale price in Seal Beach, CA?
$395,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Seal Beach, CA?
Median days on market: 46 days.
What is typical rent in Seal Beach, CA?
Typical rent: $2,826/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Seal Beach, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inland flooding, coastal flooding, heat wave, landslide.
Is Seal Beach, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Seal Beach, CA. 112 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Seal Beach, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 100% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Seal Beach, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Seal Beach, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Seal Beach, CA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Seal Beach, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 15.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Seal Beach, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Seal Beach, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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