Cost of Living in Seabrook, TX

Population 13,617 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

109
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Seabrook sits on the smaller end of the Texas city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Located 10 miles northeast of League City, Seabrook falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with League City's $334,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 109
Rent 110

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Seabrook

The median home value in Seabrook is $332,000 — 9% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,445/month, 10% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $109,489/year is 47% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 80.3°F and lows of 62.3°F. Overall, Seabrook has a cost of living index of 109 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 9% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$332,000
9% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$343,770
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,445/mo
10% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,757/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.1x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$766
1 BR
$811
2 BR
$981
3 BR
$1,307
4 BR
$1,509
Owner-occupied 64.1%
Renter-occupied 35.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,445
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,059/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
28.9 min
7% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
81.8%
Carpooled
6.0%
Walked
2.2%
Work from home
9.1%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 8.2%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 1.9%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$109,489
47% above avg
Per Capita Income
$53,531
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
30% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Labor Force Participation
69.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 27.9%
Graduate degree 12.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.6
Male median age 42.3
Female median age 36.5

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
80.3°F
Avg Low
62.3°F
Annual Precip
53.3"
40° 55° 70° 85° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 656874808691939490837366
Low °F 465055627075767672635448
Precip" 3.632.942.843.675.135.214.215.635.405.774.214.68

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 64 — Moderate
12.1%
Good air days/yr
205
Max AQI recorded
239
PM2.5 days
102
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Seabrook, TX?

Seabrook has a cost index of 109 (100 = national average). It is 9% above the national average.

What is average rent in Seabrook, TX?

The median gross rent in Seabrook is $1,445 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Seabrook?

The median home value in Seabrook is $332,000 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Seabrook?

The median household income in Seabrook is $109,489 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Seabrook, TX?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Seabrook is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.

Is Seabrook, TX affordable?

Seabrook is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 109 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Seabrook?

Seabrook has average high temperatures of 80.3°F and average lows of 62.3°F. Annual precipitation is 53.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Seabrook at a Glance

Population
13,617
Median Income
$109,489
Home Value
$332,000
Median Rent
$1,445/mo
Unemployment
3.4%
Avg High Temp
80.3°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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