Seabrook 71 Excellent
Seabrook Livability #292 ranked city in Texas#6,271 ranked city in the USARanks better than 78% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Seabrook

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.

  • Crime

    This area boasts a crime rate that is far below the national average, making it a very safe place to live. These crime statistics encompass both property and violent offenses.

  • Employment

    With higher than average median household income, income per capita and lower unemployment rates, this area scores extremely well in the employment category.

  • Housing

    Impressive scores in the housing category characterize this area, potentially attributed to the availability of affordable housing, strong appreciation rates and high home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.

  • Commute

    Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.

  • Ratings

    Through surveys and polls, AreaVibes obtained feedback from local residents in the area, and the results did not indicate a favorable outlook on factors like local amenities and the safety of the area.

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What's it like Living in Seabrook?

Seabrook is a mid-sized city located in the state of Texas. The city has a population of 13,849 inhabitants. If we take a look at the last Census, the vast majority of the population falls within one racial group (88% White). Given that fact, Seabrook could be considered less diverse than other cities. On a daily basis, the typical American spends approximately 26 minutes on their one-way work commute. Reduced travel times not only contributes to increased overall happiness, but also affords more opportunities to cherish moments with family and friends. If you're living in Seabrook, your commute time will align closely with the national average, spanning a one-way duration of approximately 25 minutes.

Whether you’re moving to a new area to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Seabrook could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Texas if you know where to look. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. To help you find the best places to live in and around Seabrook, AreaVibes has created a livability score using key metrics like crime, employment, housing and more.

With a livability score of 68/100, Seabrook is ranked #7,560 in the United States and #380 in Texas. There are nine total categories that form the livability score. Seabrook ranks well for crime (B-), cost of living (A-), employment (A+) and housing (A+) Seabrook does not fare well for the following: amenities (F). It might be a smart idea to take a closer look at each category to find out why.

Finding affordable real estate and housing in Seabrook can be tricky. Having said that, this area might be the place to get the best of both worlds. Based on factors like home/rental affordability and appreciation rates, this area has received an above average score in the housing category. A healthy real estate market can lead to wealth appreciation for property owners, as rising property values can contribute to homeowners' equity, financial stability and the ability to build long-term wealth.

Being close to public transit, grocery stores, parks and other conveniences are all important when weighing your options for a new home in Seabrook. Before you determine if any of these amenities are available in the area, you will also want to know if the real estate prices in Seabrook are affordable. The median home price for Seabrook homes is $267,000, which is 87.1% higher than the Texas average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Seabrook, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 3, which is 15.4% higher than the Texas average.

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      Seabrook transportation information

      Statistic Seabrook Texas National
      Average one way commute25min26min26min
      Workers who drive to work85.2%80.3%76.4%
      Workers who carpool6.5%10.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.1%1.5%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk1.8%1.6%2.8%
      Working from home5.9%4.3%4.6%
      Source: The Seabrook, TX data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).