Living in Sewall's Point, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sewall's Point · Census data 2020–2024
Sewall's Point has 1,938 residents with a median age of 62. The median household income is $129,000 (73% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $1,502,200, the median rent is $2,200/month.
Sewall's Point at a glance
- Population
- 1,938
- Median age
- 62State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $129,000State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $1,502,200State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,200/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 93.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 60.2%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Sewall's Point a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 73% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 2.5%.
Cons: Home values 318% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Sewall's Point
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sewall's Point the median home value is $1,502,200, 352% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,200 per month, which is 23% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Sewall's Point median household income
The median household income in Sewall's Point is $129,000 and the income per person is $100,394. 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Sewall's Point: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,014
- Owner-occupied
- 93.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.2%
- Vacant
- 15.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.26
Sewall's Point demographics
- Population
- 1,938
- Median age
- 62
- Under 18
- 10.8%
- 65 and older
- 44.4%
- Households
- 858
- Foreign-born
- 14.6%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sewall's Point ›
Education in Sewall's Point
60.2% of adults 25 and older in Sewall's Point have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 26.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sewall's Point
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 24.1%
- Drive alone
- 67.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
Sewall's Point vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sewall's Point | 1,938 | $129,000 | $1,502,200 | $2,200 |
| Stuart | 18,520 | $60,225 | $329,400 | $1,586 |
| Rio | 1,232 | $91,953 | $303,800 | — |
| Ocean Breeze | 777 | $95,833 | $302,600 | $2,764 |
| Port Salerno | 11,184 | $67,436 | $352,600 | $1,440 |
| Jensen Beach | 12,531 | $70,884 | $411,700 | $1,267 |
| North River Shores | 3,633 | $75,896 | $309,800 | $2,136 |
| Palm City | 26,371 | $125,820 | $563,400 | $2,013 |
| Hutchinson Island South | 4,175 | $65,871 | $406,800 | $1,408 |
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What is the median household income in Sewall's Point, FL?
The median household income in Sewall's Point is $129,000, 73% higher 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 Sewall's Point?
The median home value in Sewall's Point is $1,502,200, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Sewall's Point?
The median gross rent in Sewall's Point is $2,200 per month, about 23% of household income.
Is Sewall's Point, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 73% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 2.5%. Minuses: home values 318% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Sewall's Point?
The median age in Sewall's Point is 62 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Sewall's Point?
The average commute to work in Sewall's Point is 20 minutes; 24.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sewall's Point?
The unemployment rate in Sewall's Point is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sewall's Point?
60.2% of adults in Sewall's Point 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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