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Seaside, OR
City in Clatsop County, Oregon.
Population
7,192
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,776
ZIP codes
0
Seaside and its ZIP codes
Seaside at a glance
- Seaside is about 40 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- The median household income is $47,361, 43% below the Oregon median of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $459,500 (4% below Oregon) and median rent is $1,083 a month.
Local data for Seaside, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Seaside, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,361
Poverty rate
17.6%
Median home value
$459,500
Median rent
$1,083/mo
Homeownership
48.0%
Bachelor's or higher
31.3%
Median age
51.2
Average commute
18.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,452), Irish Americans (1,206), Mexican Americans (561).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clatsop County. PPP loans are for Seaside.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,058
19,295 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,292
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$429M
FY 2026, $10,447 per person
How people get to work
Seaside, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.0%
- Carpooled4.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked10.4%
- Bicycle2.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home15.6%
Average one-way commute: 18.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Seaside, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tsunami
Storm events since 1996
50
Countywide, mostly heavy rain
Flood insurance policies
1,003
4.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
65° / 39°F
76.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Seaside, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Seaside
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GearhartCity | 3.3 mi | 1.9 |
| Cannon BeachCity | 6.9 mi | 1.6 |
| Jeffers GardensCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| River PointCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| WarrentonCity | 13 mi | 12.7 |
| AstoriaCity | 15 mi | 6.1 |
| NeahkahnieCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| SvensenCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.2 |
| NehalemCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| ManzanitaCity | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| Bayside GardensCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| Chinook, WACensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1 |
| WheelerCity | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| KnappaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.1 |
| Ilwaco, WACity | 23 mi | 2.1 |
| BarnesdaleCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Seaside, OR in?
- Seaside is in Clatsop County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Seaside, OR?
- About 7,192 people live in Seaside, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Seaside?
- Nearby places include Gearhart (3.3 mi), Cannon Beach (6.9 mi), Jeffers Gardens (12 mi), River Point (13 mi), Warrenton (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023