Economy & Jobs — Seaside, California
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $85,311 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$93,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $33,614 |
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| Poverty Rate | 16.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 16,991 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Arts Food | 24.3% |
| Education Healthcare | 18.7% |
| Professional | 11.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 390 |
| Fast Food | 305 |
| Physician Offices | 250 |
| Hotels Motels | 187 |
| Dental Offices | 181 |
| Law Offices | 141 |
| Real Estate Offices | 129 |
| Grocery Stores | 116 |
| Coffee Shops | 115 |
| Auto Repair | 114 |
| Insurance Agencies | 104 |
| Gas Stations | 92 |
| Commercial Banks | 76 |
| Child Day Care | 76 |
| Accounting Firms | 66 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
