With about 2,735 residents, Seward is one of Alaska's notable places. Seward was founded in 1903 and sits in Kenai Peninsula Borough. The median age is 42.6 and the median household income is $71,016. Homes carry a median value of $290,300, and about 69% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (71.8%). Around 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 13 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Seward has a population of about 2,735, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Seward?
The median home value in Seward is $290,300, and the median gross rent is $1,109/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Seward safe? What is the crime rate?
Seward Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 413 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Seward face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Kenai Peninsula County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including avalanche, earthquake, winter weather.
How many schools are in Seward?
Seward has 3 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Seward?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Seward. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.