Housing data for Seeley, CA
Seeley, CA has an estimated 1,182 residents and 532 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is an unincorporated community in Imperial County.
48.5% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,100 a month.
Its population shrank measurably since 2015–2019 (−41.2%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 1,182 (±418)
- Housing units
- 532 (±145)
- Households that rent
- 48.5%
- Median gross rent
- $1,100
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −41.2%
What stands out in Seeley
Households that moved in since 2020: 43.9% (±24.6 points) in Seeley, higher than in Imperial County (18.7%).
Median home value: $198,200 (±$34,369) in Seeley, lower than in Imperial County ($309,600).
Housing in Seeley at a glance
- Median rent: $1,100 median gross rent a month
- Rent burden: 27.0% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 48.5% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $62,841 median household income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Home values: $198,200 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,857 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Types of homes: 14.3% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 44.8% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 36.1% of homes were built before 1980 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Vacancy rate: 13.6% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 48.8% heat with electricity
- Commute and cars: 23.8 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: −41.2% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 43.9% moved in since 2020 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Crowding and facilities: 0.0% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
Seeley against Imperial County, its state and the nation
| Seeley | Imperial County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 1,182 (±418) | 180,202 (exact) | 39,287,377 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 532 (±145) | 58,044 (±117) | 14,644,735 (±1,665) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 48.5% (±21.0 points) | 43.2% (±2.0 points) | 44.1% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,100 (±$60) | $1,056 (±$30) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $62,841 (±$37,795) | $57,681 (±$2,564) | $99,122 (±$310) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $198,200 (±$34,369) | $309,600 (±$8,398) | $734,700 (±$1,307) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | — | $2,394 (±$125) | $5,124 (±$17) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 36.1% (±24.2 points) | 38.6% (±2.1 points) | 56.0% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 23.8 minutes (±6.2) | 22.1 minutes (±1.1) | 28.7 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 100.0% (±10.9 points) | 90.1% (±1.1 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 35.3 years (±4.2) | 33.2 years (±0.2) | 37.9 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
Seeley covers 1.4 square miles of land, about 841 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Seeley has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 2,010 (±461) | 1,182 (±418) | −41.2% | Measurable decrease |
| Housing units | 669 (±91) | 532 (±145) | −20.5% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $795 (±$61) | $1,100 (±$60) | +38.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $160,800 (±$21,933) | $198,200 (±$34,369) | +23.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $29,595 (±$12,738) | $62,841 (±$37,795) | +112.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,131 (±$193) | $1,857 (±$497) | +64.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 46.8% (±11.6 points) | 48.5% (±21.0 points) | +1.7 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.3% (±11.4 points) | 13.6% (±18.3 points) | +3.3 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Imperial County
Seeley has no police department of its own in the FBI’s figures, so this is the figure for Imperial County as a whole.
In 2025, the police departments that report for Imperial County recorded 263 violent and 665 property crimes per 100,000 residents.
A county-wide figure describes the whole county, not this place; crime varies from one community to the next.
ZIP codes in Seeley
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92273 | 15% | 1,090 | $1,100 | $205,600 | $62,051 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Seeley
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Centro | 7.3 mi | $1,052 | $323,100 | 50.5% |
| Imperial | 7.4 mi | $1,255 | $360,900 | 30.5% |
| Heber | 9.9 mi | $1,086 | $335,600 | 32.0% |
| Calexico | 13 mi | $1,093 | $313,600 | 49.8% |
| Brawley | 16 mi | $988 | $290,700 | 48.4% |
| Westmorland | 18 mi | $793 | $310,200 | 51.3% |
| Holtville | 18 mi | $861 | $310,100 | 50.1% |
| Calipatria | 29 mi | $919 | $197,200 | 35.9% |
Places in California most like Seeley
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terra Bella | $1,048 | $236,500 | $62,530 | 55.3% |
| Coalinga | $1,093 | $262,400 | $75,451 | 46.4% |
| Arvin | $1,122 | $262,700 | $49,183 | 45.6% |
| Armona | $1,278 | $284,100 | $64,276 | 44.5% |
| Dinuba | $1,209 | $275,000 | $59,484 | 41.6% |
| Porterville | $1,148 | $285,700 | $60,461 | 45.7% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across California.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Seeley, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $938 | $1,030 | $1,347 | $1,819 | $2,251 |
HUD income limits for Seeley, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,450 | $34,000 | $54,400 |
| 2 people | $23,350 | $38,850 | $62,200 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $43,700 | $69,950 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $48,550 | $77,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $52,450 | $83,950 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $56,350 | $90,150 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $60,250 | $96,350 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $64,100 | $102,600 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the El Centro, CA MSA, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $75,500.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Seeley is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Seeley
What is the average rent in Seeley, CA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Seeley is $1,100 (±$60) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How many renters are there in Seeley?
Seeley has an estimated 178 (±124) renting households, 48.5% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Seeley, CA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $198,200 (±$34,369) for owner-occupied homes in Seeley (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in Seeley?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Seeley, CA is $1,857 (±$497) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How many homes are in Seeley?
Seeley, CA has an estimated 532 (±145) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the most common home size in Seeley?
The most common size is 2 bedrooms, 42.9% of homes in Seeley, CA.
Is Seeley growing?
In Seeley, the number of residents went from 2,010 in 2015–2019 to 1,182 in 2020–2024 (−41.2%), a measurable decrease.
What ZIP codes are in Seeley?
The ZIP code that covers Seeley is 92273.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 92273?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 92273 is $1,100 (±$60) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Seeley CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Seeley CDP, California
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Seeley CDP, California
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Seeley CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Seeley CDP, California
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Seeley CDP, California
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Seeley CDP, California
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: El Centro, CA MSA
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: El Centro, CA MSA
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Seeley CDP, California (place:70798, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .