Seaford, DE

Seaford, Delaware

Seaford, Delaware, in Sussex county, is 64 miles SE of Dundalk, Maryland (center to center) and 70 miles SE of Baltimore, Maryland. About 6,699 people people live in Seaford.

The People and Families of Seaford

In Seaford, about 40% of adults are married. The people of Seaford spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children. Single people feel welcome in the city, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in Seaford.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in the city. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Seaford nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Seaford had a median family income of $39,688.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($4,450) in Seaford than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Seaford Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Seaford, about 51% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the city is one place with an advantage over most places in Delaware.

Commuting

In Seaford, 89% of commuters drive to work. In Seaford, people like to walk or ride bicycles. One alternative to driving in the city is the public transportation system.

High Points

Seaford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Delaware):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 3%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 9%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 18%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Seaford, DE

Comparing Seaford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Delaware (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Seaford Almanac

Seaford Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Seaford Public Libraries

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Seaford Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Seaford residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Seaford Hospitals

NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
801 MIDDLEFORD RD
(302) 629-6611
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Seaford

Seaford High Schools (2004)

SEAFORD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
399 NORTH MARKET STREET
302-629-4525
Serves 957 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

SUSSEX ORTHOPEDIC PROGRAM
ONE DELAWARE PLACE
302-629-6176
A Special Education School

Seaford Colleges

(List of All Delaware Colleges)

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