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Sebring.
About
Life in Sebring
Sebring is a community of 11,185 people in Florida. The median household income is $44,184, median rent runs about $1,019 per month, and median home values are around $192,000. The unemployment rate is 5.6%.
Sebring at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
45.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
24.1%
Foreign-Born
15.0%
Broadband Internet
87.6%
of households
Population Growth
+10.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics15.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Sebring: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Sebring, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (26.4%), and 22.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.9%
of residents
65 and Older
26.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
22.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
42.1%
of households
Married Couples
29.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.16
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 39% below FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Sebring
In Sebring, rent runs 39% below the FL average, and home values are 47% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
59.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
35.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,487
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
51.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1979
median year built
Vacant Homes
17.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $236,617 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.7 pts above FL average
Unemployment in Sebring
Unemployment in Highlands County, which includes Sebring, is 1.7 percentage points higher than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Sebring: Highlands County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Highlands County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Sebring Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.2 min avg
How Sebring residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Sebring, most residents drive alone to work (66%), and 81% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 49 mi
Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL)
Regional airport · few flights91k passengers boarded in 2025
- 65 mi
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Major hub28.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 39% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Sebring runs 39% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
199.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,132.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Sebring Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 2 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
89.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Highlands County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Highlands County, which includes Sebring, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 2 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | $25,000 |
| 2024 | 3 | Tropical Storm | $725,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | Tropical Storm | None reported |
| 2022 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $680,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | Tropical Storm | None reported |
| 2019 | 1 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,000 |
| 2018 | 3 | Frost/Freeze | $111,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Highlands County, county-wide
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Highlands County, which includes Sebring, is typically good — 338 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
35
Good Days
338
per year
Moderate Days
18
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Highlands County, county-wide
Climate92°F summers, 51°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Sebring has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and warm winters (avg low 51°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
85°/61°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
85°/66°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
75°/51°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
54.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
118
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
4
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
110
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 73°F | 49°F | 2.42" |
| Feb | 76°F | 52°F | 2.01" |
| Mar | 80°F | 55°F | 2.61" |
| Apr | 85°F | 61°F | 2.63" |
| May | 89°F | 66°F | 3.86" |
| Jun | 91°F | 71°F | 9.24" |
| Jul | 92°F | 73°F | 7.41" |
| Aug | 92°F | 73°F | 7.56" |
| Sep | 90°F | 72°F | 7.45" |
| Oct | 86°F | 66°F | 3.26" |
| Nov | 80°F | 58°F | 2.16" |
| Dec | 75°F | 53°F | 2.07" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Sebring
Sebring has 2 hospitals, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
18.4%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
HCA Florida Highlands Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adventhealth Sebring
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Sebring
Sebring's student/teacher ratio is 17.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 21.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: De Soto National Memorial, 73 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Sebring
Sebring has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being De Soto National Memorial (73 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
73 mi awayCanaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Sebring
Sebring Public Library
319 West Center Avenue, Sebring
Cities Near Sebring
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Sebring?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Sebring FAQ
Is Sebring, Florida affordable?⌄
Sebring's median rent is $1,019/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $44,184/year. Median home value is $191,600.
Is Sebring, Florida safe?⌄
Sebring's violent crime rate was 200 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1133 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Sebring, Florida?⌄
Highlands County, which includes Sebring, has an unemployment rate of 5.6%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Sebring, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Sebring is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,019/month and median household income is $44,184/year. The median home value is $191,600. About 60% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Sebring, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Sebring is 21 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from