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Seat Pleasant, MD


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Seat Pleasant, Maryland

Seat Pleasant, Maryland, in Prince Georges county, is 6 miles E of Washington, District of Columbia. The city has a population of 4,885.

The People and Families of Seat Pleasant

In Seat Pleasant, about 32% of adults are married. Large households are normal in Seat Pleasant. Looking at the city, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Seat Pleasant, in comparison to similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Seat Pleasant had a median family income of $45,332.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Seat Pleasant Housing

Owners occupy 62% of the housing units in Seat Pleasant. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the city is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. One of the strengths of Seat Pleasant is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Seat Pleasant, 75% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to the city, try the public transportation system.

High Points

Seat Pleasant strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maryland):

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Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophySeat Pleasant Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Seat Pleasant, MD

Comparing Seat Pleasant to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women85
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Racial Diversity62
Well-Paid Single Men52
Senior Citizens36
Age of the Population34
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income74
People in Middle Class or Better53
College Educated Adults42
People Above Poverty22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work21
Working at Home21
Short Commute Times13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals96
Housing Recently Built56
Affordability of Rents59
People Living Alone33
Affordability of Property Taxes24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime35
Low Violent Crime11
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