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Sebring, FL


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Sebring, Florida

Sebring, Florida, in Highlands county, is 49 miles SE of Lakeland, Florida (center to center) and 69 miles SE of Tampa, Florida. As of the year 2000 census, 9,667 people lived in Sebring.

The People and Families of Sebring

In Sebring, about 44% of adults are married. Sebring is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the city; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.

If you spend a lot of time in Sebring, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sebring had a median family income of $29,915.

Political Inclinations

Sebring residents donated more money ($6,015) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Sebring Housing

An estimated 58% of living spaces in Sebring are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Sebring, 92% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Sebring is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 6%Sebring Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Sebring Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Sebring Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Sebring Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Sebring, FL

Comparing Sebring 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 Population107
Racial Diversity108
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married24
Average Household Size24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults34
People Above Poverty12
People in Middle Class or Better12
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Short Commute Times810
Public Transportation Use55
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing95
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Affordability of Rents77
Housing Recently Built63

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime12
Low Violent Crime12

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