Penn Central 4927 leads the Senator near Seabrook, Maryland, January 1969, 1969
Seabrook’s story
Seabrook in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1969 and 7 maps from 1900 on.
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A town of 18,317.
Population
18,317
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$412K
Census ACS
Household income
$98K
median
Median age
36.9
years
Jobs based here
3,693
A commuter town
TownGrade
C
#207 of 259 in MD
Is Seabrook a good place to live?
Seabrook grades C overall, ranked 207th of 259 in Maryland, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. It is easier to get around on foot or by transit than 92% of U.S. towns and natural-hazard risk is low. On the other side, its schools rank behind 92% of the state's. Seabrook’s average trip to work is 34 minutes, against 32 minutes in Maryland’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns.
What makes Seabrook stand out
Where Seabrook beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
WalkabilityA
More walkable than 93% of U.S. towns
5.3% of workers walk, bike or ride transit
EPA National Walkability Index; Census ACS.
Natural hazardsA
Very low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
Prince George's County Public Schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Gaywood Elementary | PK–5 | 525 |
| Robert Goddard Montessori | PK–8 | 464 |
| Magnolia Elementary | PK–5 | 442 |
Worth knowing · SchoolsD
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
A growing town
Seabrook has grown 14% from 2010 to 2020
17,287 counted in 2010 and 19,627 in 2020.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts
How Seabrook grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Maryland), ordered by how far Seabrook is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 12.7 of 20; 7.8% of households have no carAOpen →SchoolsDOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 13% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listAOpen →Cost of livingCOpen →Jobs & income$98K median household incomeBOpen →HealthLuminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center 0.8 miles awayB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 313 attractions →White House and 284 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Seabrook. Close and well known come first.
Big draw12 mi National park siteWhite House311K visitors a year
Big draw12 mi National MemorialWashington Monument204K visitors a year
Big draw11 mi MuseumSmithsonian Institution30.0M visitors a year
Big draw14 mi LandmarkArlington National Cemetery
Big draw13 mi LandmarkUnited States Triumphal Arch
Big draw5 mi Stadium & arenaNorthwest StadiumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
White House: This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade. To see his entire port, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Washington Monument: Oren Rozen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Smithsonian Institution: Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer, Public domain · Arlington National Cemetery: Protoant, Public domain · United States Triumphal Arch: Hstoops, CC0 · Northwest Stadium: Maryland GovPics, CC BY 2.0
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Getting set up
Moving to Seabrook: who provides what
Seabrook is unincorporated, so Prince George's County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerBaltimore Gas & Electric20.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWSSC WaterNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesPrince George's CountyPrince George's County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Maryland you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections herePrince George's County Board of ElectionsPrince George's County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2023
ZIP codes20706, 2077020706 85% · 20770 15%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Mar 11, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Seabrook.
Seabrook sends many workers across the state line, but it trails even towns with similar incomes on health.
SchoolsD
Seabrook’s grade for schools is a D
Its public schools are run by the Prince George's County Public Schools. Two of its 10 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Duval High, with 2,522 students.
8%of MD districts it outscoresDSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaywood ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 525 | D |
| Duval HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 2,522 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MD on state tests and graduation
OutdoorsB
Seabrook has set aside 3.6% of its land for conservation
2.8 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. The trail density in Seabrook is 0.9 miles per square mile.
#75for trails in MD
| Seabrook | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.9 miles per square mile | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 3.6% | 9.5% | 4.3% |
3.6%
conserved · 70 of 1,958 acres
2.8 mi
of trails · 0.9 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Woodstream Park | 0.4 mi | 17 |
| 2. Seabrook Park | — | 13 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A
Very low risk in Seabrook, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 87% of U.S. communities. Since 1981, 19 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Seabrook.
13risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHeat wavesTornadoes
19
paid flood claims since 1981
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
Most of Seabrook’s workers commute out: the town has 0.4 jobs for each of them
24% of working residents cross a state line to work. Jobs based here grew from 2,752 in 2013 to 3,693.
Most working residents leave Seabrook for work: only 3% work in town. Jobs based in Seabrook grew to 3,693 in 2023, 941 more than in 2013. 12% of Seabrook residents live below the poverty line.
3%work in town
| Seabrook | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $98,000 | $113,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 14% | 18% | 11% |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.6% | 3.2% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Seabrook3%
Washington25%
Baltimore4%
Greenbelt2%
Bethesda2%
11 mi
median commute distance
3,693
jobs based in Seabrook
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
A
Walkability grade: more walkable than 92% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Seabrook has four seasons and hot summers
Seabrook has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 88°, January nights drop to 26° and about 16 inches of snow falls in a winter.
16″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter28–46°
Spring44–66°
Summer65–86°
Fall48–68°
Nov 1
typical first frost
Apr 10
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthB−
Seabrook is less healthy than 52% of U.S. towns
Against the 8,843 U.S. towns with household incomes like Seabrook’s, it is less healthy than 74%, so it trails even them.
Seabrook beats the Maryland average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14. 15% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Seabrook.
48%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Seabrook | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 20% | 23% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 38% | 36% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 14% | 14% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 34% | 33% |
32 measures vs. Maryland
5 better13 too close to call14 worse
| What stands out | Seabrook | MD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 5% | 7.6% |
| Fewer adults with depression | 15.1% | 19.4% |
| More uninsured adults | 13.8% | 8.7% |
Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center
0.8 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
22nd
percentile among MD towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade C
The median home in Seabrook sells for about $400K
Seabrook’s median rent is $1,840 a month.
$400Kmedian sale price
| Seabrook | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,840 a month | $1,809 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 66% | 74% | 73% |
Market temperature
34
days on market
98.2%
sale-to-list price
9
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Seabrook
17pages on Seabrook
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
31 within 15 miles of the center of Seabrook
Capitol Technology UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Laurel4.5 mi$27,592 tuitionUniversity of Maryland Global CampusUniversity or college · Public · Adelphi4.8 mi$8,136 in-state tuitionPrince George's Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Largo6.6 mi$4,034 in-state tuition
About 8 of every 100 Seabrook residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Maryland.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Seabrook for work
Where Seabrook’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
3,693jobs based in Seabrook
3%of working residents work in town
11 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Seabrook
Census-designated place in Maryland
Seabrook is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States, located approximately 12 miles (19 km) east of Washington, D.C. Per the 2020 census, the population was 19,627. Prior to 2010, Seabrook was part of the Lanham-Seabrook census-designated place.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 3.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 217 ft
Seabrook’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Seabrook.
New CarrolltonGreenbeltLanhamGlenn DaleSeabrook
How the neighbors grade
| Town | MD rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seabrook | #207 | C | C | — | D | B− |
| New Carrollton | #236 | C− | C | C− | D | C+ |
| Greenbelt | #235 | C− | B− | D− | D | B |
| Lanham | #212 | C | C | — | D | B− |
| Glenn Dale | #170 | B− | C | — | D | A− |
Seabrook, Lanham and Glenn Dale report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Seabrook with a neighbor →
Questions about Seabrook
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Seabrook, MD a good place to live?
Seabrook grades C overall, better than 32% of U.S. towns and #207 of 259 in Maryland. It grades B− for health and D for schools. Schools is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Seabrook, MD expensive?
That is 3.3 years of the area's median household income ($126,684 across the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C.