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Sebastian, FL

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Delight in the Treasure Coast’s natural beauty

Suburban Riverside Laidback Peaceful Scenic Active Historic Nautical Quaint Convenient

Situated between Vero Beach and Melbourne on Florida’s eastern coast, Sebastian is a laidback suburb bordering the Indian River Lagoon. Natural amenities and outdoor activities abound in Sebastian, with numerous expansive parks and nautical influences. The Sebastian Inlet is renowned for its fishing and surfing opportunities while Pelican Island, the first designated wildlife refuge in the country, features incredible birdwatching opportunities with over 30 species of birds.

Sebastian’s picturesque riverfront offers plenty of restaurants serving up fresh seafood as well as a marina containing a host of boats and fishing charters. Sebastian also houses a range of museums, including gems like Mel Fisher’s Treasure Museum and the Sebastian Fishing Museum. Destinations such as Orlando, Tampa, and Miami are within a two hours’ drive from Sebastian. Getting around from Sebastian is easy with access to U.S. 1, I-95, and A1A.

Transportation

34

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

39

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Treasure Coast Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

691 Students

10
out of 10

Sebastian Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

329 Students

9
out of 10

Pelican Island Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

343 Students

6
out of 10

Wabasso School

Public

Grades PK-12

45 Students

Rating Unavailable

Sebastian River Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

862 Students

6
out of 10

Wabasso School

Public

Grades PK-12

45 Students

Rating Unavailable

Sebastian River High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,843 Students

6
out of 10

Wabasso School

Public

Grades PK-12

45 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park
  • Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge
  • Sebastian Inlet State Park
  • Barrier Island Sanctuary
  • Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge

Airports

  • Melbourne Orlando International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.