Living in Sebastian, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sebastian · Census data 2020–2024
Sebastian has 1,021 residents with a median age of 42.1. The median household income is $22,786 (71% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $35,900, the median rent is $326/month.
Sebastian is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sebastian at a glance
- Population
- 1,021
- Median age
- 42.1State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $22,786State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $35,900State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $326/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 60.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 1.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Sebastian a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 87% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 71% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 12.6%; a poverty rate of 38%.
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 $35,900, 89% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $326 per month, which is 36.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $874 a month in housing costs.
Sebastian median household income
The median household income in Sebastian is $22,786 and the income per person is $15,946. 38% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Sebastian: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 527
- Owner-occupied
- 60.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.1%
- Vacant
- 12.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.21
Sebastian demographics
- Population
- 1,021
- Median age
- 42.1
- Under 18
- 15%
- 65 and older
- 31.1%
- Households
- 463
- Foreign-born
- 21.4%
- Veterans
- 1.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sebastian ›
Education in Sebastian
1.7% of adults 25 and older in Sebastian have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sebastian
- Unemployment rate
- 12.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 26.3%
- Drive alone
- 73.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 70.2%
Sebastian vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian | 1,021 | $22,786 | $35,900 | $326 |
| Zapata Ranch | 190 | $111,270 | — | — |
| Lyford | 2,054 | $56,071 | $59,400 | $748 |
| Tierra Bonita | 405 | $49,847 | — | — |
| Santa Rosa | 3,215 | $36,780 | $67,400 | $919 |
| Combes | 3,178 | $45,504 | $143,900 | $782 |
| La Villa | 3,005 | $31,359 | $101,000 | — |
| Primera | 5,344 | $80,116 | $160,900 | $1,293 |
| Raymondville | 10,185 | $51,442 | $52,200 | $881 |
More for people moving to Sebastian
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What is the median household income in Sebastian, TX?
The median household income in Sebastian is $22,786, 71% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (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 $35,900, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Sebastian?
The median gross rent in Sebastian is $326 per month, about 36.1% of household income.
Is Sebastian, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 87% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 71% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 12.6%; a poverty rate of 38%.
What is the median age in Sebastian?
The median age in Sebastian is 42.1 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Sebastian?
The average commute to work in Sebastian is 24 minutes; 26.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sebastian?
The unemployment rate in Sebastian is 12.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sebastian?
1.7% 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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