Living in Sebastian, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sebastian · Census data 2020–2024
Sebastian has 26,262 residents with a median age of 58.2. The median household income is $69,409 (7% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $317,000, the median rent is $1,451/month.
Sebastian at a glance
- Population
- 26,262
- Median age
- 58.2State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $69,409State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $317,000State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,451/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 85.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.1%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Sebastian a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 12% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.1%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 7.2%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Sebastian
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sebastian the median home value is $317,000, 5% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,451 per month, which is 39.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,613 a month in housing costs.
Sebastian median household income
The median household income in Sebastian is $69,409 and the income per person is $41,293. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Sebastian: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,976
- Owner-occupied
- 85.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.8%
- Vacant
- 10.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.26
Sebastian demographics
- Population
- 26,262
- Median age
- 58.2
- Under 18
- 12.6%
- 65 and older
- 36.8%
- Households
- 11,586
- Foreign-born
- 8.1%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sebastian ›
Education in Sebastian
27.1% of adults 25 and older in Sebastian have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 12.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sebastian
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 9.3%
- Drive alone
- 78.8%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.7%
Sebastian vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian | 26,262 | $69,409 | $317,000 | $1,451 |
| Wabasso | 1,467 | $59,006 | $401,400 | — |
| Orchid | 441 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Vero Lake Estates | 6,559 | $83,199 | $328,200 | $2,094 |
| Roseland | 2,142 | $63,929 | $330,500 | — |
| Windsor | 338 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Wabasso Beach | 2,262 | $115,739 | $654,100 | — |
| Micco | 8,896 | $45,794 | $172,600 | $1,430 |
| Winter Beach | 4,985 | $92,394 | $472,200 | $2,295 |
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What is the median household income in Sebastian, FL?
The median household income in Sebastian is $69,409, 7% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Sebastian?
The median home value in Sebastian is $317,000, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Sebastian?
The median gross rent in Sebastian is $1,451 per month, about 39.2% of household income.
Is Sebastian, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 12% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.1%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 7.2%.
What is the median age in Sebastian?
The median age in Sebastian is 58.2 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Sebastian?
The average commute to work in Sebastian is 31 minutes; 9.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sebastian?
The unemployment rate in Sebastian is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sebastian?
27.1% of adults in Sebastian have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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