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Sebastian, FL


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Sebastian, Florida

Introduction to Sebastian, Florida

Sebastian, Florida, in Indian River county, is 16 miles SE of Palm Bay, Florida (center to center) and 121 miles E of Tampa, Florida. The city is conveniently located inside the Melbourne - Titusville - Palm Bay metropolitan area. There are an estimated 16,181 people in Sebastian.

Sebastian History

The town of Sebastian was founded in 1882 and originally named St. Sebastian, which was also the name of a river that flowed nearby. Later “St.” was removed from the name of the river, as well as from the city's name. Sebastian was incorporated in 1924. Sebastian is also the home of Pelican Island, which was declared the country’s first National Wildlife refuge in 1903.

Sebastian and nearby Attractions

  • Sebastian Fishing Museum
  • Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge
  • Disney's Vero Beach Resort
  • McLarty Treasure Museum
  • Mel Fisher's Treasure Museum

Sebastian Activities

Sebastian is famous for its pristine beauty. It attracts vacationers from the neighboring Florida cities by helping them escape the hectic pace of their lives and relax in natural surroundings. People also enjoy fishing, surfing and skydiving. Nature is displayed in its full glory in the city of Sebastian, which makes it a very popular destination for eco-tourism.

Sebastian Transportation

The city airport is Sebastian Municipal Airport.

Sebastian Higher Education

Adult education is available at nearby Indian River Community College.

High Points

Sebastian strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

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Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 17%Sebastian Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Sebastian, FL

Comparing Sebastian to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population108
Female Share of the Population66
Racial Diversity63
Male Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men45
Children Under 5 Years Old13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married810
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty79
People in Middle Class or Better68
Median Family Income46
College Educated Adults34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work54
Short Commute Times57
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing105
Affordability of Property Taxes65
People Living Alone33
Affordability of Rents34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime78
Low Violent Crime58

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