Texas
Sebastian is a small town in Texas with a population of 1,144. Residents earn $24,395 per year, which is 68% below the national average.
Based on current data, Sebastian receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Sebastian offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sebastian is $24,395, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. The poverty rate of 22.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Sebastian is $37,600, 87% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $369 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
7.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 50.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Sebastian has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F. Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 18.9% |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 81.1% |
| 505% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $24,395 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $18,626 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $861 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $41,143 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.0% |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 318 |
| County GDP | $684M |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Healthcare | 33 |
| Retail | 36 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,378 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 11.64% |
| Commute Time | 37.6 min |
| Work from Home | 20.0% |
| Census Median | $37,600 |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $117,999 |
| Census Median Rent | $369 |
| 68% below US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,378 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 11.64% |
| Obesity | 43.3% |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 18.3% |
| Heart Disease | 7.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.9% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 43.5% |
| Depression | 19.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.0% |
| Physical Distress | 18.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 58.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.5% |
| Premature Death | 11,567/100K |
| Food Environment | 3.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 74.7°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 24.6 inches |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 685/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.3452°N, 97.7963°W |
| County FIPS | 48489 |
Winner: Republican by 3.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.2% |
| 79% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 50.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 685/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Retail Stores | 36 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 37.6 min |
| Work from Home | 20.0% |