Livability Score

83
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (5) A+
Mel Fisher's Treasures
Museum
Sebastian Area Historical Society
Museum
Art Center
Theatre Arts
Strike Zone
Bowling Alley
McLarty Treasure Museum
Museum
South Ranger Station;Sebastian Fishing Museim
Museum
Food and Drink (12) F
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Coral Bar
Bar
Scoops Premium Bar
Bar
Sand Bar
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
KFC/Taco Bell/Pizza Hut Express
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Checkers
Fast Food
Winn-Dixie
Alcohol
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Senior Center
Community Centre
Groceries (4) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Winn-Dixie
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Parks (29) B
Friendship Patk
Park
Riverview Park
Park
Easy Street Park
Park
Sebastian Bark Park
Park
L K Hardee Park
Park
Schumann Park
Park
Garden Club Park
Park
Sebastian Barber Street Sports Complex
Park
Micco Park
Park
Stormwater park
Park
George Street Park
Park
Treasure Shore Beach Park
Park
Filbert Street Park
Park
Long Point Park
Park
Shops (8) F
Speedway
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
The Hair Tiki & SALT CAVE
Beauty
Cumberland Farms
Convenience Store
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commute B+

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Sebastian.
Public Transit Stops (91)
Stops & Stations A+
Grace's Landing
Bus Stop
US1 & Main Street
Bus Stop
Grace's Landing
Bus Stop
US1 & Main Street
Bus Stop
US1 & Martin Avenue
Bus Stop
US1 & Martin Avenue
Bus Stop
SR512 & Louisiana
Bus Stop
Main Street & Powerline Road
Bus Stop
Main Street & Powerline Road
Bus Stop
Pelican Isle Apartments
Bus Stop
US1 & Coolidge
Bus Stop
US1 at Wendy's
Bus Stop
US1 at Wendy's
Bus Stop
SR512 & High Street
Bus Stop
Main Street & Easy Street
Bus Stop
Main Street & Easy Street
Bus Stop
SR512 & Ashbury
Bus Stop
US1 & Davis
Bus Stop
US1 & Davis
Bus Stop
SR512 & Wimbrow
Bus Stop
Main Street & Poinciana Street
Bus Stop
Main Street & Poinciana Street
Bus Stop
Main Street & Fleming Street
Bus Stop
Main Street & Fleming Street
Bus Stop
SR512 & Delaware
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Sebastian is 102/100 - which is 5% higher than Florida.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A+

Sebastian crime rates are 975 per 100k, which is 47% lower than Florida
Property Crime
910 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
65 crimes per 100k A+
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employment C

The median income in Sebastian is $54,986 - which is 12% higher than Florida.
Med. Household Income
$54,986 D-
Unemployment Rate
2.8% B+
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health A

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Sebastian Police Department
Police
Aldino Cellini MD FACC PA
Doctor
Fire Rescue Station 9
Fire Station
Florida Eye Institute
Doctor
Sebastian River Medical Center
Hospital
Fire Station #8
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Sebastian home prices are $200,700 - which is 20% higher than Florida
Home Price
$200,700 B+
Home Appreciation Rate
27% A+
Home Affordability
3.7x (home price to income ratio) C+
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schools D+

The Sebastian graduation rate is 80% - which is 3% lower than Florida
School Test Scores
54% D
High School Grad. Rates
80% D+
Elementary Schools (7) F
Sebastian Elementary School
Sebastian Charter Junior High School
Shiloh Christian Academy
Pelican Island Elementary School
High Schools (3) F
Shiloh Christian Academy
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ratings A+

Sebastian has an overall rating of 89% from 28 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (27)
From AreaVibes A+
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Sebastian Florida: Home of Pelican Island 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Oceanscapes and palm trees were breathtaking sights while living in Sebastian Florida. The city’s mantra is 'Home of the Pelican Island', which is a neighboring island that was named as the first US wildlife refuge. The city is quaint but beautiful. I love it because it isn't o ...Read More verburdened with tourism. It is great for relaxation and has a wholesome, laid back beach feel. The city is in close proximity to Vero Beach and is near the Indian River.

Sebastian Florida is an awesome place to raise a family. It is not encumbered by large busy crowds and has great school systems in place. The cost of living for a primo oceanic living is pretty darn good considering it is Florida. Employment rates could be better-however most of the city’s population is 65 years of age or older. Some of my most adored, best areas in Sebastian Florida are the Sebastian Inlet Park. Camping, fishing, and surfing are prevalent there, and the views are breathtaking. Read Less
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      D- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Sebastian? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Friendship Patk
      Riverview Park
      Easy Street Park
      Sebastian Bark Park
      L K Hardee Park
      Schumann Park
      Garden Club Park
      Sebastian Barber Street Sports Complex

      Entertainment

      Mel Fisher's Treasures
      Sebastian Area Historical Society
      Art Center
      Strike Zone
      McLarty Treasure Museum
      South Ranger Station;Sebastian Fishing Museim

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin' Donuts
      Coral Bar
      Scoops Premium Bar
      Sand Bar
      Wendy's
      KFC/Taco Bell/Pizza Hut Express
      McDonald's
      Jersey Mike's Subs

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Sebastian? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Sebastian.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Sebastian? The cost of living in Sebastian is 102/100 - which is 5% higher than Florida.
      Sebastian
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      Florida
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Sebastian? Sebastian crime rates are 975, which are 47% lower than Florida
      Total Crime
      975 per 100k people

      58% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 103

      58% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      47%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Sebastian? The median income in Sebastian is $54,986 which is 12% higher than Florida.
      Median household income
      $54,9861% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $32,4009% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      39% lower than the US average

      D- Health & Safety

      Is Sebastian a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Sebastian home prices? Sebastian home prices are $200,700 - which is 20% higher than Florida
      Median home value
      $200,7009% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,15622% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      83%

      30% higher than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Sebastian have good schools? The Sebastian graduation rate is 80% - which is 3% lower than Florida
      High school grad. rates
      80%

      3% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      54%

      12% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      6% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Sebastian a good place to live? Sebastian has an overall rating of 89% from 28 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      89%

      28 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      87%

      27 total surveys

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