Sebastian, FL at a glance
Median household income
$69,409$5,784 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Sebastian, FL?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Sebastian, FL? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL MSA, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,214 | $14,568 | $48,560 | 21% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,222 | $14,664 | $48,880 | 21.1% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,604 | $19,248 | $64,160 | 27.7% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,956 | $23,472 | $78,240 | 33.8% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,691 | $32,292 | $107,640 | 46.5% |
What a typical income covers in Sebastian, FL
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $69,409 a year ($5,784 a month before tax).
What $69,409 leaves after Florida taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Florida tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Sebastian, FL: common questions
What is the median household income in Sebastian, FL?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Sebastian, FL is $69,409 per year (approximately $5,784 per month).
What is the average rent in Sebastian, FL?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,214 for a studio, $1,222 for one bedroom, $1,604 for two, $1,956 for three and $2,691 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Sebastian, FL expensive to live in?
Prices there run 1.7% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 98.3, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Sebastian, FL?
To keep a $1,604 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $64,160 a year, or $5,347 a month. That is 92% of what the typical household in Sebastian, FL earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Sebastian, FL?
On the local median income of $69,409 ($5,784 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,892 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,735 for everything else and $1,157 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,604 takes 55% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Sebastian, FL?
Homes in Florida paid 15.1¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $136. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.