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Housing Affordability in Sebastian, FL
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 29.9%
- Florida 37.7%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 61.3%
- Florida 60.1%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 24.8%
- Florida 27.5%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,613/mo
- Florida $1,959/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more96961.3%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more2,39724.8%
- Renters paying 50% or more55635.2%
- Median rent as a share of income: 39.2%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 23.7%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $494/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 4.6
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian, FL | 29.9% | 61.3% | 24.8% | 39.2% |
| Indian River County | 30.9% | 56.6% | 25.0% | 34.3% |
| Florida | 37.7% | 60.1% | 27.5% | 35.2% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Sebastian, FL?
- In Sebastian, FL, 29.9% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Sebastian compare with Florida?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Sebastian is 29.9%, compared with 37.7% for Florida as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates