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Seaside, OR is a scenic and vibrant coastal town located on Oregon's North Coast. The area is known for its laid-back lifestyle and stunning landscapes, making it an attractive place to live. Not only are rent prices more affordable than the national average, with 2 bedroom apartments at around $1,230 per month versus $1,430 nationally, but grocery costs tend to also be slightly lower than the US index at 101.
The area boasts a number of local businesses that help give it its unique charm. Some of the notable companies include North Coast Surf Shop which was established in 1978 offering all types of gear related to surfing alongside Beach Billys Fish n Chips restaurant offering delicious seafood options since 1998.
All together, Seaside is an ideal location for people who want to enjoy coastal living without breaking the bank while being close to nature and having access to local amenities and attractions.

Seaside has an unemployment rate of 7.7%. The US average is 6.0%.

Seaside has seen the job market decrease by 0.0% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 36.7%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Seaside
- The Sales Tax Rate for Seaside is 0.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Seaside is 9.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Seaside
- The average income of a Seaside resident is $27,127 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Seaside resident is $41,488 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomySeaside, OregonUnited States
  7.76
  -7.7%-6.2%
  36.7%33.5%
  0.0%6.2%
  9.0%4.6%
  $29,443$37,638
  $41,488$69,021
  $70,962$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  2.0%1.2%
  1.2%0.5%
  7.6%6.8%
  4.9%10.0%
  1.3%2.5%
  23.7%11.0%
  4.7%4.8%
  0.0%0.8%
  1.7%1.9%
  2.8%4.7%
  1.7%1.9%
  4.8%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  5.7%4.2%
  3.9%9.3%
  4.3%14.0%
  5.5%2.1%
  15.9%7.0%
  5.5%4.8%
  2.7%4.7%
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Horrible crime, you can’t leave your house without seeing flocks of drug addicts nor take a nature walk without seeing vagrant camps full of dirty, used needles and  More

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I lived in Seaside Oregon from 1974 te 1982, off and on. Now I'm way over in Pennsylvania, but I still call Seaside home. The area is so beautiful ... there's no place  More

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