How long is the commute from Sebastian, FL?
Workers who live in Sebastian, FL take an average of 31.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
9.3% work from home.
2.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.1 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 9.3%
- Households without a car
- 2.5%
How people in Sebastian get to work
| Means of transportation | Sebastian | Indian River County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.8% (±4.1 points) | 72.1% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.4% (±3.1 points) | 11.0% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.6 points) | 0.6% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±1.6 points) | 2.3% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.3% (±2.7 points) | 13.6% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Sebastian, the average commute is higher than in Indian River County (23.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sebastian, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Indian River County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Indian River County, Sebastian ranks 3 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 214 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sebastian
| Vehicles available | Sebastian | Indian River County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% (±1.3 points) | 4.6% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.1% (±4.3 points) | 41.2% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.3% (±4.3 points) | 39.2% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.1% (±3.3 points) | 15.0% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Sebastian, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Indian River County (4.6%).
It is also lower than in Florida (6.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Sebastian
| Sebastian | Indian River County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.3% (±2.7 points) | 13.6% (±1.3 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% (±1.8 points) | 95.6% (±0.8 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.7% (±3.3 points) | 89.9% (±1.2 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Sebastian, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Indian River County (89.9%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (91.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Sebastian
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian | — | 31.1 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Wabasso | 3.1 mi | 18.8 minutes (±6.0) | Lower |
| Orchid | 3.6 mi | 67.6 minutes (±43.9) | Not measurably different |
| Vero Lake Estates | 3.6 mi | 24.6 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Roseland | 3.9 mi | 21.5 minutes (±11.6) | Not measurably different |
| Wabasso Beach | 5.5 mi | 18.8 minutes (±5.4) | Lower |
| Micco | 5.6 mi | 24.4 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Winter Beach | 5.7 mi | 21.9 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
| Indian River Shores | 7.8 mi | 12.7 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wabasso, FL (18.8 minutes), Vero Lake Estates, FL (24.6 minutes), Wabasso Beach, FL (18.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Indian River County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orchid | 67.6 minutes (±43.9) |
| 2 | Fellsmere | 31.9 minutes (±5.6) |
| 3 | Sebastian | 31.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 4 | West Vero Corridor | 28.1 minutes (±4.9) |
| 5 | South Beach | 25.9 minutes (±8.1) |
| 6 | Vero Lake Estates | 24.6 minutes (±2.8) |
| 7 | Florida Ridge | 24.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 8 | Winter Beach | 21.9 minutes (±3.4) |
| 9 | Roseland | 21.5 minutes (±11.6) |
Showing 9 of 15 places in Indian River County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Sebastian
How long is the average commute in Sebastian?
Workers who live in Sebastian, FL take an average of 31.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sebastian without a car?
2.5% of households in Sebastian have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sebastian?
9.3% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Sebastian worked from home, and 90.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sebastian city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sebastian city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sebastian city, Florida
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Sebastian city, Florida (place:64825, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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