Median Age
56 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
16%
Over 65
36%
Sebastian, FL Area Guide
Delight in the Treasure Coast’s natural beauty
Suburban
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Riverside
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Laidback
Situated between Vero Beach and Melbourne on Florida’s eastern coast, Sebastian is a laidback suburb bordering the Indian River Lagoon. Natural amenities and outdoor activities abound in Sebastian, with numerous expansive parks and nautical influences. The Sebastian Inlet is renowned for its fishing and surfing opportunities while Pelican Island, the first designated wildlife refuge in the country, features incredible birdwatching opportunities with over 30 species of birds.
Sebastian’s picturesque riverfront offers plenty of restaurants serving up fresh seafood as well as a marina containing a host of boats and fishing charters. Sebastian also houses a range of museums, including gems like Mel Fisher’s Treasure Museum and the Sebastian Fishing Museum. Destinations such as Orlando, Tampa, and Miami are within a two hours’ drive from Sebastian. Getting around from Sebastian is easy with access to U.S. 1, I-95, and A1A.
Explore the City
Mulligans Restaurant offers great food and incredible views in Sebastian.
Sebastian locals enjoy a walk along the paved pathways at Riverview Park.
Aerial view of homes in Sebastian.
Picnic pavilions allow residents to enjoy Florida's endless sunshine.
US-1, a major thoroughfare, connects Sebastian to neighboring cities and towns.
Boat out to one of the many islands that are part of the Indian River Parks Department.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$59,644
Average: $73,467
Education
6,369
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,653
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Sebastian has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
17%
Non-Renters
83%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sebastian, FL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Treasure Coast Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
684 Students
Public
Grades K-5
396 Students
Pelican Island Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
308 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
51 Students
Sebastian Charter Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
306 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
667 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
51 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,799 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
51 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park
- Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge
- Sebastian Inlet State Park
- Barrier Island Sanctuary
- Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge
Airports
- Melbourne Orlando International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.