The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 90740 sells for about $540,000, or $659 per square foot.
Homes take about 52 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $5,600 a month.
ZIP 90740
The Seal Beach housing market remains tight with limited inventory, driving high median prices relative to the broader region. Demand is supported by the area's coastal appeal and strong school district, though the high cost of entry and limited new construction continue to constrain sales volume.
This ZIP is ideal for retirees seeking coastal living in established communities and families looking for access to top-rated schools, though the high cost of entry and limited inventory present challenges.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 52 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 6.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 90740, Orange County CA
The area is served by the Los Alamitos Unified School District, which is highly regarded for its academic performance and student outcomes.
The ZIP code is a coastal area with exposure to flood risks and potential seismic activity common to Southern California.
The area features a mix of established residential neighborhoods and the Leisure World retirement community, with limited new large-scale development due to land constraints.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (California) — Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act Special Parcel Tax Assessment: Levies an annual direct, non-ad valorem special tax directly on the parcel's secured property tax bill to fund designated community infrastructure (e.g., roads, sewer facilities, school facilities, emergency services) and repay municipal debt bonds. State (California) — California Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption: Reduces the taxable assessed value of the qualifying owner-occupied principal residence by $7,000 against the county assessment roll, generating a direct tax savings of approximately $70 annually (computed as $7,000 × 1% base rate). State (California) — California Proposition 13 Ad Valorem Real Property Tax: Establishes a base ad valorem tax rate capped at 1.0% of assessed value plus voter-approved local indebtedness and direct assessments (typically resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.1% to 1.25%). County (Orange County, California) — Ad Valorem Property Tax (Base Rate): The base property tax rate is 1% of the assessed value as mandated by California Proposition 13, plus additional voter-approved local levies, resulting in an effective rate typically ranging from 1.1% to 1.3%.
Residents primarily commute via the I-405 and I-605 freeways to employment hubs in Orange County and Long Beach.
The area features immediate access to Seal Beach Municipal Beach, the Seal Beach Pier, and various local parks, with shopping and dining concentrated in Old Town.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and limited inventory, with a significant portion of the stock consisting of senior-living units in Leisure World.
The local economy is supported by tourism, retail, and proximity to major aerospace and technology employers in the surrounding Orange County region.
The area is primarily car-dependent, with access to regional transit corridors via the I-405 and I-605 freeways.
Development is largely focused on infill projects and renovations within existing residential zones.
The Orange County Assessor manages property valuations, applying standard state-mandated assessment formulas.
Parcels are subject to Los Alamitos Unified School District taxes and various municipal utility and flood control district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by coastal hazard exposure and regional wildfire risk factors.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 90740 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Disneyland Park4.610.3 mi
- Knott's Berry Farm4.67.9 mi
- Disney California Adventure Park4.710 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Southern California4.49.8 mi
- Disneyland Resort4.710.1 mi
- Angel Stadium4.611.9 mi
- Anaheim Convention Center4.59.9 mi
- Intuit Dome4.419.8 mi
- Honda Center4.612.4 mi
- The Source OC4.28.8 mi
- Disneyland Park4.610.3 mi
- Knott's Berry Farm4.67.9 mi
- Aquarium of the Pacific4.66.6 mi
- Downtown Disney District4.69.9 mi
- Disney California Adventure Park4.710 mi
- The Queen Mary4.46.2 mi
- Hustler Casino3.915.4 mi
- Discovery Cube Orange County4.412.4 mi
- Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum4.817.8 mi
- Battleship IOWA home of the National Museum of the Surface Navy4.811.2 mi
- Rosie's Dog Beach4.73.3 mi
- Mile Square Regional Park4.78.7 mi
- Huntington State Beach4.710.2 mi
- Dog Beach | Huntington Beach4.87 mi
- Don Knabe Community Regional Park4.66.8 mi
- Long Beach Yacht Club4.71.8 mi
- Long Beach Shoreline Marina4.75.8 mi
- Alamitos Bay Yacht Club4.72 mi
- Alamitos Bay Marina4.61.9 mi
- Shoreline Yacht Club4.76 mi
- Costa Mesa Country Club3.910.6 mi
- El Dorado Park Golf Course4.33.2 mi
- Navy Golf Course4.54 mi
- Lakewood Country Club4.26.9 mi
- Skylinks at Long Beach4.25.5 mi
- South Coast Plaza4.612 mi
- The Outlets at Orange4.411.1 mi
- Downtown Disney District4.69.9 mi
- Los Cerritos Center4.57.5 mi
- The Source OC4.28.8 mi
- Los Angeles International Airport3.922.5 mi
- John Wayne Airport4.613.4 mi
- Long Beach Airport4.65.8 mi
- Santa Monica Airport4.727.7 mi
- Chino Airport4.729.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A popular coastal destination for swimming, surfing, and walking.
The historic downtown district featuring local boutiques and restaurants.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).