Seaford is a medium-sized coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of New York. With a population of 15,251 people and four associated neighborhoods, Seaford is the 122nd largest community in New York.

Seaford home prices are not only among the most expensive in New York, but Seaford real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 9.89% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Seaford is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Seaford’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

One of the nice things about Seaford is that it is nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Because of this, visitors and locals will often go to these areas to take in the scenery or to enjoy waterfront activities.

One downside of living in Seaford, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 35.22 minutes every day commuting to work. However, local public transit is widely used. For those who would prefer to avoid driving entirely and leave their car at home, it may be an option to use the transit instead.

Even though Seaford is a smaller town, it has many people who hop on public transportation – mostly the train for their daily commute to work. Typically, these people are commuting to good jobs in the surrounding cities.

The education level of Seaford ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Seaford, 43.57% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree.

The per capita income in Seaford in 2022 was $61,645, which is wealthy relative to New York and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $246,580 for a family of four.

Seaford is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Seaford home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Seaford residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Seaford include Italian, Irish, German, Polish, and English.

The most common language spoken in Seaford is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.