The Town FilesSeekonk, Massachusetts
Town in Bristol County · population 15,531 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $482,800
- Household income
- $120,613
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 38 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 46.0
Seekonk is a town of 15,531 people in Bristol County, Massachusetts. The median home is worth $482,800, below the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). It ranks better for cycling than 74% of Massachusetts towns, more walkable than 71% of Massachusetts towns.
How Seekonk ranks
Percentile among Massachusetts towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Massachusetts towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Seekonk is worth $482,800, below the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $120,613, which is more affordable than 74% of Massachusetts towns. Median rent is $1,916 a month. 87.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Seekonk | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $482,800 | $510,150 |
| Median rent | $1,916 | $1,561 |
| Median household income | $120,613 | $108,622 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 87.0% | 80.7% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1968 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Seekonk
| People | Seekonk | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.0 | 44.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.9% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 19.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.6% | 45.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.7% | 6.3% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.3% | — |
| Work from home | 20.1% | 17.7% |
| Average commute | 28.8 min | 30.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.8% | 93.9% |
Weather in Seekonk
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 22.1°F. About 47.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 38.2 inches of snow (typical Massachusetts town: 49.5 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 109 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Seekonk since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Massachusetts town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on August 18, 2023 about 6.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 26, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 18, 2012.
Severe weather in Bristol County since 1996
Bristol County has been included in 30 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2024 | Flood | DR-4780: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 15, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3599: Hurricane Lee |
| April 18, 2022 | Snowstorm | DR-4651: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4496: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3438: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Bristol County
Bristol County had 227,971 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,669 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Seekonk itself the ACS puts it at 5.8%.
Public schools in Seekonk
6 public schools with 2,455 students, about 12.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mildred Aitken School | PK-5 | 575 | 13.1 |
| Seekonk High | 9-12 | 520 | 10.6 |
| Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School | 6-8 | 514 | 11.4 |
| George R Martin | K-5 | 446 | 12.1 |
| Myron J. Francis Elementary | K-5 | 394 | 15.8 |
| Seekonk Transitions Academy | 15-15 | 6 | 6.0 |
Towns near Seekonk
- North Seekonk, MA3.2 mi · 2,726 people · home $436,700
- East Providence, RI3.4 mi · 47,139 people · home $365,500
- Pawtucket, RI3.7 mi · 75,604 people · home $325,500
- Rehoboth, MA3.8 mi · 12,502 people · home $563,000
- Central Falls, RI5.2 mi · 22,583 people · home $352,100
- Providence, RI5.3 mi · 190,934 people · home $362,200
- Attleboro, MA6.5 mi · 46,461 people · home $448,100
- Valley Falls, RI6.9 mi · 12,094 people · home $375,200
Seekonk questions
Is Seekonk, Massachusetts a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Seekonk scores better for retirees than 8% of Massachusetts towns and quieter than 56%. 17.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.0).
How much does a house cost in Seekonk?
The median owner-occupied home in Seekonk is valued at $482,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $120,613, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $1,916 a month.
What is the weather like in Seekonk?
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 22.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.5 inches of precipitation a year and 38.2 inches of snow.
Does Seekonk get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Seekonk since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on August 18, 2023. The typical Massachusetts town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)