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Sebastian, FL

Sebastian, FL.

Population: 30,023 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Sebastian, FL is $348,775 — down 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $349,900 after a median 81 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,085/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$348,775

Median home value

-0.8%

1-year change

81

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$348,775
1-year appreciation
-0.8%
3-year appreciation
-4.8%
5-year appreciation
+22.1%
10-year appreciation
+93.3%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$370,406
House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$349,900
Median list price
$369,000
Median price per sqft
$211
1-year sale-price change
-0.0%
Median days on market
81 days
Homes sold (recent period)
175
For-sale inventory
237
Sale-to-list ratio
96.6%
Active listings
227
1-year forecast
+0.3%
Days to pending
75 days
New listings (monthly)
49

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,085/mo
1-year rent change
+10.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,098/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,373/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,624/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,111/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,436/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Schools include
PELICAN ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SEBASTIAN RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL, WABASSO SCHOOL, SEBASTIAN RIVER HIGH SCHOOL, SEBASTIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, strongWind, coastalFlooding, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Very High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 93% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
33.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Piper Aircraft Corp./Vero Beach Water & Sewer Department (11.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
74.0°F
Average high
82.0°F
Average low
65.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
34
Days with Good air quality
350
Days with Moderate air quality
8
Highest AQI recorded (year)
74

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,872
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,656

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Sebastian Municipal Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Vero Beach Regional Airport (VRB) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ORLANDO HEALTH SEBASTIAN RIVER HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+2,100 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,992
Housing built before 1970
6.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
36.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,022
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
75.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
51,868
Average weekly wage
$1,066
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
266

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SebastianState medianUS median
Median home value$348,775$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$349,900$359,990$325,000
Median days on market81 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$2,085/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,022$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Sebastian, FL?
$348,775.
What is the median sale price in Sebastian, FL?
$349,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Sebastian, FL?
Median days on market: 81 days.
What is typical rent in Sebastian, FL?
Typical rent: $2,085/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sebastian, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, strongWind, coastalFlooding, inlandFlooding.
Is Sebastian, FL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Sebastian, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 93% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sebastian, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sebastian, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sebastian, FL?
7 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Sebastian, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Sebastian, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Sebastian, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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