City safety & data profile

SebastianFL

Sebastian, FL is a 24K-resident city in Indian River County with a median household income of $69,409.

Indian River County, Florida. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Sebastian, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Sebastian has a population larger than 53% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $317,000, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

24K
Population
Top 47%
By size
$69,409
Median income
$317,000
Median home
10.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Sebastian

Sebastian posts a median household income higher than 36% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Sebastian area.

Top 64%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Sebastian

Where Sebastian income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$69,409 Bottom 36% higher than 36% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. FL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Sebastian, FL beyond the headline numbers

Sebastian sits inside Indian River County, Florida, at roughly 27.82°N, -80.47°W. Population 24,007, $69,409 median household income. Median home value $317,000, median rent $1,451. Poverty rate 10.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Sebastian's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 39.7%, then short sleep duration at 33.9%. 1 hospital in/around Sebastian, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Sebastian from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
24,007
Sebastian
Median Income
$69,409
Near average
Median Home Value
$317,000
+39% vs avg
Median Age
58.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Indian River County) - Sebastian's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
167K+20%
Median Income
$73,491+64%
Median Home Value
$351,500+123%
Poverty Rate
11.1%-26%
Unemployment
4.5%-69%

Economics

Economics indicators for Sebastian, FL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,451/mo
Poverty Rate
10.1% -29% vs avg
Unemployment 7.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 27.1%
Work From Home 9.3%
Public Transit 0.3%

Population

White 84%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
39.7%
Short Sleep Duration
33.9%
Obesity
26.6%
Physical Inactivity
24.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
14.5%
Diabetes
14.1%
Binge Drinking
12.5%
Current Smoking
12.4%
Lack of Health Insurance
10.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 63.5%
Annual Checkup 82%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
9.5%
Current Asthma
9.4%
Stroke
4.5%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
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1
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0
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0
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0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
ORLANDO HEALTH SEBASTIAN RIVER HOSPITAL
SEBASTIAN · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Sebastian, FL? ▼
Sebastian, FL has a population of 24,007 people, located in Indian River County, Florida.
What is the median household income in Sebastian? ▼
The median household income in Sebastian, FL is $69,409 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 10.1%.
What is the median home value in Sebastian? ▼
The median home value in Sebastian, FL is $317,000. Median rent is $1,451/month.
What are the top health concerns in Sebastian? ▼
The top health indicators in Sebastian include High Blood Pressure (39.7%), Short Sleep Duration (33.9%), Obesity (26.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Sebastian? ▼
Sebastian has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Sebastian? ▼
The median age in Sebastian, FL is 58.2 years. 27.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Sebastian, FL is located in Indian River County, Florida. With a population of 24K and a $69,409 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Sebastian area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Sebastian's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Sebastian area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Indian River County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.