Seaford, Delaware

About Seaford

Set in the southwestern part of Delaware, Seaford is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 8,952. It ranks as the 7th largest city in Delaware.

Seaford holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.08 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,762 residents per square mile.

📰 Seaford News Today

• *Update* State Police Investigating Homicide in Seaford Delaware State Police (.gov) · May 23
• R. Short Roofing Names Second Free Roof Giveaway Recipient After Compelling Story Kitsap Sun · Oct 8
• R. Short Roofing Completes Second Free Roof Giveaway for Seaford Resident Bergen Record · Oct 9
• Ribbon Cut on Seaford Innovation Center for Delaware Tech at the Nylon Capital Center WGMD – The Talk of Delmarva · Oct 9
• Gregory "Greg" James Gay Jr Obituary | Cranston Funeral Home | Seaford, DE Tribute Archive · Oct 9

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What Makes Seaford Unique

• A top-25 city in Delaware by population (#7 of 57 incorporated places).
• Positioned in southwestern Delaware, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Home to 3.0% of Delaware's city-dwelling population.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 8,952.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Seaford

• Applebee's — american
• Golden Eagle Diner — american
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Davellis Bagel Cafe (café)
• Grotto Pizza — pizza
• IHOP — breakfast
• Pizza King — pizza
• Plaza Tapatia — mexican
• Smash N' Dash Burgery — burger

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Ross Mansion · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Seaford

• Kiwanis Park reviews ★
• Ross Mansion Grounds reviews ★
• Seaford Sports Complex reviews ★
• Williams Pond Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Seaford

• Frederick Douglass Elementary School
• Seaford Central Elementary School
• Seaford Middle School
• Seaford Senior High School
• Sussex Montessori School
• Sussex Orthopedic Program
• West Seaford Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

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🗺️ Map of Seaford

🏘️ Nearby Communities