salaryRent is lower than in 56% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.1 minutes each way. Most homes (85.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $61,080 a year. That is $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Florida cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Florida. It is number 105 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Sebastian?
Share of households by yearly income. 20.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Sebastian
| Size | Sebastian | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,424 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,646 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,796 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Sebastian overall?
Everyday prices in the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor metro area are 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Sebastian
Life in Sebastian
What jobs pay in Sebastian
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $134,850 | 13.6% |
| Software Developer | $132,720 | 13.8% |
| Lawyer | $129,050 | 14.2% |
| Physician Assistant | $125,230 | 14.6% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $123,970 | 14.8% |
| Civil Engineer | $97,620 | 18.8% |
| Dental Hygienist | $94,490 | 19.4% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $92,580 | 19.8% |
| Operations Manager | $89,030 | 20.6% |
| Registered Nurse | $81,300 | 22.5% |
| Accountant | $78,130 | 23.5% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $62,110 | 29.5% |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,880 | 30.1% |
| Police Officer | $60,320 | 30.4% |
| Firefighter | $59,010 | 31.1% |
| Plumber | $55,900 | 32.8% |
| Electrician | $55,610 | 33.0% |
| HVAC Technician | $50,470 | 36.3% |
| Truck Driver | $48,410 | 37.9% |
| Carpenter | $48,340 | 37.9% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $47,600 | 38.5% |
| Medical Assistant | $40,280 | 45.5% |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,530 | 47.6% |
| Customer Service Representative | $37,940 | 48.3% |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,350 | 49.1% |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,490 | 50.2% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,060 | 50.8% |
| Retail Salesperson | $33,450 | 54.8% |
| Cashier | $30,320 | 60.4% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sebastian?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $673 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $317,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,700 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sebastian, FL?
Renting in Sebastian costs a median of about $1,527 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Sebastian?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $61,080 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Sebastian cheap or expensive?
Sebastian is rated OK: rent takes 24.5% of the typical household income of $74,858. It ranks 105th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Sebastian?
The median homeowner in Sebastian pays $2,062 a year in property taxes, about 0.65% of the median home value.
Is Sebastian more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 2% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Sebastian?
The median home value in Sebastian is $317,000, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.
26,262 people live in Sebastian. Numbers are typical (middle) values.