Living in Sebring, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sebring · Census data 2020–2024
Sebring has 11,382 residents with a median age of 45.6. The median household income is $44,184 (41% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $191,600, the median rent is $1,019/month.
Sebring at a glance
- Population
- 11,382
- Median age
- 45.6State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $44,184State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $191,600State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,019/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 51.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Sebring a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 24.1%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Sebring
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sebring the median home value is $191,600, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,019 per month, which is 34.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,398 a month in housing costs.
Sebring median household income
The median household income in Sebring is $44,184 and the income per person is $30,510. 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Sebring: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,986
- Owner-occupied
- 51.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.1%
- Vacant
- 17.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.16
Sebring demographics
- Population
- 11,382
- Median age
- 45.6
- Under 18
- 19.9%
- 65 and older
- 26.4%
- Households
- 4,949
- Foreign-born
- 15%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sebring ›
Education in Sebring
21% of adults 25 and older in Sebring have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 8.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sebring
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 9.3%
- Drive alone
- 66.4%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 5.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.6%
Sebring vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebring | 11,382 | $44,184 | $191,600 | $1,019 |
| Avon Park | 10,057 | $36,485 | $144,700 | $921 |
| Lake Placid | 2,477 | $47,018 | $261,300 | $1,046 |
| Lemon Grove | 547 | $26,971 | — | $898 |
| Frostproof | 3,346 | $42,000 | $150,500 | $697 |
| Zolfo Springs | 2,158 | $60,946 | $115,100 | $967 |
| Wauchula | 4,927 | $53,013 | $191,800 | $1,017 |
| Indian Lake Estates | 984 | $69,007 | $233,100 | — |
| Hillcrest Heights | 377 | $118,125 | $270,000 | — |
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Sebring ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Sebring: FAQ
What is the median household income in Sebring, FL?
The median household income in Sebring is $44,184, 41% 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 Sebring?
The median home value in Sebring is $191,600, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Sebring?
The median gross rent in Sebring is $1,019 per month, about 34.5% of household income.
Is Sebring, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 24.1%.
What is the median age in Sebring?
The median age in Sebring is 45.6 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Sebring?
The average commute to work in Sebring is 21 minutes; 9.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sebring?
The unemployment rate in Sebring is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sebring?
21% of adults in Sebring 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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