Seal Beach, CA Area Guide

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Seal Beach Area Facts

  • Seal Beach has a Livability Score of 61/100, which is considered average
  • Seal Beach crime rates are 9% higher than the California average
  • Cost of living in Seal Beach is 3% higher than the California average
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What's So Fun About Seal Beach, CA? User Rating 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Seal Beach is full of fun and engaging activities, as well as relaxing attractions that can make a day in the city one to remember.

Seal Beach food tours are a wonderful way to experience the creativity of the city, and you can also go sightseeing or walking after enjoying a me ...Read More al made of fresh ingredients. Naples Island is another attraction, and allows you to see the beauty of the water and natural landscape of the city. If you want to take a walk along the beach, Seal Beach Pier is also a great choice. Or, you can pay a visit to the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, where there are lots of walking paths and ornately groomed trees and shrubs.

If you came to Seal Beach to learn how to surf, you're in luck, M&M Beach Surfing School, where you can also learn windsurfing and kitesurfing. You can enjoy a great meal at Hennessey's Seal Beach is one of the best eateries in the area. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Seal Beach? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Gum Grove Park
      Sunset Aquatic Regional Park
      Gummere Park
      Sea Bridge Park
      Eugene B French Park
      Aster Park
      Almond Park
      Eisenhower Park

      Entertainment

      Leisure World Amphitheatre
      Leisure World Amphitheater
      Bay Theater
      Red Car Museum
      United Artists Long Beach 6
      AMC tickets
      AMC Marina Pacifica 12
      Rancho Los Alamitos

      Food & Drink

      Domino's
      Del Taco
      Subway
      Bay Liquor
      Donut City
      Subway
      Pizza Hut Express
      Taco Bell

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Seal Beach? Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Seal Beach.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Seal Beach? The cost of living in Seal Beach is 144/100 - which is 3% higher than California.
      Seal Beach
      144

      44% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Seal Beach? Seal Beach crime rates are 3,096, which are 9% higher than California
      Total Crime
      3,096 per 100k people

      36% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 33

      36% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      12%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Seal Beach? The median income in Seal Beach is $72,596 which is 14% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $72,59631% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $58,80197% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      63% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Seal Beach a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Bay Chiropractic
      Rite
      The Joint (Chiropractor)

      A- Housing

      What are Seal Beach home prices? Seal Beach home prices are $417,700 - which is 2% higher than California
      Median home value
      $417,700126% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,031114% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      76%

      20% higher than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Seal Beach have good schools? The Seal Beach graduation rate is 93% - which is 17% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      75%

      55% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      19% higher than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Seal Beach a good place to live? Seal Beach has an overall rating of 70% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      70%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      92%

      6 total surveys

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