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Seabrook, MD

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.

Seabrook takes its name from Thomas Seabrook, who was a topographical engineer with the Pennsylvania Railroad. He originally built three cottages and a park with fenced-in tame deer in the area near the rail station in the early 1870s.

A school was built in Seabrook in 1895. The community developed in direct relationship with the Washington Branch of the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad. The railroad's main branch into Washington opened in July 1872, with stations established at Glenn Dale, Seabrook, and Lanham, among others. Thomas Seabrook, an engineer for the railroad, purchased 500 acres (2.0 km²) of land in 1871 around the location of a planned station for the purpose of creating a retreat community. By 1880, a station building and three Gothic cottages had been built, followed by commercial buildings and a schoolhouse. By 1914, the community remained small with just a few buildings located at the intersection of Seabrook Road with the railroad. By 1957, the community had grown to include approximately 185 houses along 10 streets. The streets were arranged in a grid pattern roughly parallel to the railroad line. The community extended from present-day Good Luck Road south to Annapolis Road.

Residential development continued on vacant lots within the community throughout the 20th century, while commercial development focused along the main roads. Commercial strip development is located along Annapolis Road and Lanham-Severn Road. The original railroad station and early commercial buildings are no longer extant, though the old schoolhouse and a few of the early dwellings survive.

Most of the more recently built Seabrook (some of which was originally called Seabrook Acres) is a development of red brick homes along the Lanham-Severn Road, now Maryland Route 564 in Maryland, approximately one half mile east of the Capital Beltway. Many of its homes were built in the 1950s to serve the needs of new employees at the newly established NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, which is located immediately to the north. Development of apartment complexes and other large structures has occurred during recent years of developer expansion. However, Seabrook remains a residential area with numerous single homes surrounded by green lawns shaded by century-old oak trees.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Seabrook census-designated place has a total area of 3.0 square miles (7.8 km²), all land.

Seabrook places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center (LHDCMC) offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Workout Anytime Lanham provides a comprehensive gym experience with state-of-the-art equipment and classes. Greenbelt Aquatic & Fitness Center offers swimming and fitness classes. Level Up Boxing & Fitness is perfect for those interested in boxing and strength training. For outdoor activities, Schrom Hills Park provides trails and recreational areas. Paddleboarding can be enjoyed with Dragonfly Paddle & Fitness. 

Top sites in Seabrook, MD: NASA Goddard Visitor Center, Sri Siva Vishnu Temple, Greenbelt Park.

ZIP code: 20706. Elevation: 689 ft (210 m). Area: 3.08 sq mi (7.97 km²). Area Code: 240. Population: 19,627 (2020).

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Is Seabrook, MD a good place to live?

Seabrook is in Prince George's County. Living in Seabrook MD offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Seabrook, there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Seabrook and residents tend to be liberal.

What are the demographics of Seabrook, MD?

In 2021, Seabrook, MD had a population of 19.6k people with a median age of 35.7 and a median household income of $88,261. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Seabrook, MD grew from 19,020 to 19,558, a 2.83% increase and its median household income grew from $84,750 to $88,261, a 4.14% increase. The 5 largest ethnic groups in Seabrook, MD are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (60.2%), Other (Hispanic) (14%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.43%), White (Non-Hispanic) (6.41%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (5.06%).

What is the history of Seabrook, MD?

Thomas Seabrook, an engineer for the railroad, purchased 500 acres (2.0 km2) of land in 1871 around the location of a planned station to create a retreat community. By 1880, a station building and three Gothic cottages had been built, followed by commercial buildings and a schoolhouse. By 1914, the community remained small with just a few buildings located at the intersection of Seabrook Road with the railroad. 

Sources

Prince George County

Wikipedia

Data USA

Niche

NASA Goddard Visitor Center

Sri Siva Vishnu Temple

Greenbelt Park

Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center (LHDCMC)

Workout Anytime Lanham

Greenbelt Aquatic & Fitness Center

Level Up Boxing & Fitness

Schrom Hills Park

Dragonfly Paddle & Fitness

Kiddie Academy of Lanham

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