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Seaford, Delaware

Introduction to 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 live in Seaford.

Seaford History

The first settlement in the Seaford area was recognized as "Martin's Hundred" and occupied an extremely large tract of land. With the Civil War, division crept into the community of Seaford. In 1865, towards the end of the war, this town became incorporated. The incorporation occurred with the help of a Councilman - Alderman form of government, which is still present today.

Seaford and nearby Attractions

  • Marvel Museum
  • Seaford Museum
  • Kiwanis Park
  • Soroptimist Park
  • Poplar Hill Mansion

Things To Do In Seaford

If interested in historic sites, tourists can visit the Poplar Hill Mansion. Among the museums, one can visit the Marvel Museum, Seaford Museum as well as the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art when staying in Seaford. Other interesting places that can be visited include the Soroptimist Park and the Williams Pond Park. Seaford Historical Society Ross Mansion is also famous for its historic importance. Seaford hosts the Towne and Country Fair and the Eastern Shore AFRAM Festival every year.

Seaford Transportation

Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional airport is the nearest airport to Seaford.

Seaford Higher Education

Institutes of higher education near Seaford include the Salisbury State University, Delaware Technical and Community College - Owens, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore, and Delaware State University.

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Seaford, DE

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens109
Racial Diversity97
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Age of the Population68
Well-Paid Single Men23
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size33
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income33
College Educated Adults34
People in Middle Class or Better22
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work108
Public Transportation Use910
Short Commute Times79
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents910
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Property Taxes96
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Housing Recently Built56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime22
Low Violent Crime23

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