At a Glance
Median Income
$24,395
$18,626 per capita
Home Value
$37,600
Zillow: $117,999
Median Rent
$369/mo
38.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
155/100K
620/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
50.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
22.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
312 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?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sebastian residents earn a median household income of $24,395 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,626. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 318 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sebastian is $37,600 , 87% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $117,999. Median rent is $369/month, with 38.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Sebastian reports 155 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 620/100K.
Education
7.2% of adults in Sebastian hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
50.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sebastian has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,144
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density685/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$24,395
Per Capita$18,626
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty22.0%
County GDP$684M
Avg Weekly Wage$861
Housing
A+
Home Value$37,600
Rent$369
Ownership72.0%
Zillow$117,999
Housing Units564
Rent Burden38.4%
Crime
F
Violent155/100K
Property620/100K
Health
Obesity43.3%
Diabetes18.3%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death11,567/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain24.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation56 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+50.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute38 min
Broadband68.0%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations6
Did You Know?
The median home in Sebastian was built in 1991.
20.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Valley International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.