At a Glance
Median Income
$48,887
$31,393 per capita
Home Value
$95,600
Zillow: $130,941
Median Rent
$1,203/mo
41.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
97/100K
1,674/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
9.5%
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
18.9% smoking rate
How Sebring Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sebring's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sebring a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sebring residents earn a median household income of $48,887 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,393. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5% (164% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,494 business establishments, including 795 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sebring is $95,600 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,941. Median rent is $1,203/month, with 41.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Sebring reports 97 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,674/100K.
Education
17.5% of adults in Sebring hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sebring has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population4,160
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density1,664/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$48,887
Per Capita$31,393
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$23,156M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,600
Rent$1,203
Ownership45.3%
Zillow$130,941
Housing Units2,422
Rent Burden41.9%
Crime
F
Violent97/100K
Property1,674/100K
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,698/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain42.9 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation1,111 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute24 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries26
Did You Know?
The median home in Sebring was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Akron-Canton Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 795 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.