At a Glance
Median Income
$68,863
$41,744 per capita
Home Value
$281,700
Zillow: $343,439
Median Rent
$1,414/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
72/100K
1,132/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.5%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.8%
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Sebastian Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sebastian's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sebastian a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sebastian residents earn a median household income of $68,863 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,744. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,868 business establishments, including 316 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sebastian is $281,700 , 0% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $343,439. Median rent is $1,414/month, with 37.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Sebastian reports 72 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,132/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
29.5% of adults in Sebastian hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sebastian has an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C).
Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population25,759
Median Age57.6 yrs
Density1,480/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,863
Per Capita$41,744
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$11,152M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,115
Housing
A
Home Value$281,700
Rent$1,414
Ownership83.5%
Zillow$343,439
Housing Units12,366
Rent Burden37.5%
Crime
F
Violent72/100K
Property1,132/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault34/100K
Burglary76/100K
Health
Obesity26.8%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,380/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain56.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation22 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.5%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+12.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute32 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Sebastian was founded in 1882.
The median home in Sebastian was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Vero Beach Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.507 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
There are 316 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.
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