Living in Seaside (California)
Seaside (California) is a large place in California, United States, home to 33,025 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 6%, #899 of 16,523), people who want to live by the sea (top 29%, #1,805 of 6,413), early retirees (top 40%, #4,251 of 10,762).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Seaside (California)
- The landscape belongs to Pacific Coast Ranges.
- It is right on the coast of the Monterey Bay.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 39 min and sets around 1:55; in late June it sets around 5:29.
How Seaside (California) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In California | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 19 | #11,312 of 11,898 | #699 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 14 | #9,381 of 9,771 | #548 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 12 | #7,916 of 8,006 | #630 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 19 | #6,117 of 6,237 | #529 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 62 | #4,152 of 9,474 | #389 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 55 | #5,863 of 9,474 | #467 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 61 | #4,251 of 10,762 | #430 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | 41 | #3,501 of 4,537 | #413 of 532 | Map |
| Young professional | 44 | #3,438 of 4,444 | #421 of 527 | Map |
| DINKS | 47 | #2,553 of 3,053 | #371 of 420 | Map |
| Remote worker | 52 | #5,851 of 7,271 | #384 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | 56 | #4,811 of 6,227 | #469 of 645 | Map |
| Car-free household | 46 | #2,959 of 3,933 | #400 of 490 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 23 | #7,446 of 8,006 | #561 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 13 | #11,770 of 12,111 | #621 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 40 | #3,034 of 4,114 | #407 of 506 | Map |
| Expat professional | 54 | #4,006 of 7,271 | #447 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 52 | #6,194 of 9,474 | #526 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 26 | #15,956 of 18,063 | #369 of 1060 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 54 | #899 of 16,523 | #68 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 6 | #17,491 of 18,063 | #675 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 56 | #6,345 of 16,523 | #601 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 62 | #4,242 of 21,167 | #450 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 50 | #11,230 of 12,111 | #710 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | 70 | #1,805 of 6,413 | #121 of 490 | Map |
| Business owner | 56 | #5,352 of 12,111 | #519 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | 43 | #3,097 of 4,750 | #382 of 551 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Monterey (California) 4 km
- Pacific Grove 6 km
- Marina 9 km
- Salinas 19 km
- Castroville (California) 19 km
- Prunedale 24 km
- Watsonville 34 km
- Gonzales (California) 38 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.