What percentage of people rent in Sebring, FL?
48.1% (±4.3 points) of the occupied homes in Sebring, FL are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 2,382 renting households against 2,567 that own their home.
In Sebring, the share of households that rent went from 52.9% in 2015–2019 to 48.1% in 2020–2024 (−4.8 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 48.1% (±4.3 points)
- Renting households
- 2,382 (±263)
- Median renter income
- $30,805 (±$4,381)
Who rents and who owns in Sebring
| Sebring | Highlands County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 48.1% (±4.3 points) | 21.4% (±1.5 points) | 32.4% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 2,382 (±263) | 10,034 (±736) | 2,834,163 (±17,461) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 2,567 (±277) | 36,845 (±858) | 5,918,647 (±31,594) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.2 (±0.3) | 2.3 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.1 (±0.2) | 2.2 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $30,805 (±$4,381) | $35,573 (±$3,555) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $58,919 (±$10,680) | $60,883 (±$2,226) | $88,144 (±$469) | $100,009 |
In Sebring, the renter share is higher than in Highlands County (21.4%).
It is also higher than in Florida (32.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (34.8%).
In Highlands County, Sebring ranks 1 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 109 of 857.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Sebring has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 52.9% (±4.6 points) | 48.1% (±4.3 points) | −4.8 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $724 (±$53) | $1,019 (±$74) | +40.7% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $25,737 (±$3,427) | $44,184 (±$5,412) | +71.7% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Sebring
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebring | — | 48.1% (±4.3 points) | — |
| Avon Park | 8.9 mi | 41.3% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Placid | 13 mi | 42.7% (±10.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Frostproof | 20 mi | 28.8% (±8.5 points) | Lower |
| Zolfo Springs | 21 mi | 29.5% (±13.6 points) | Lower |
| Wauchula | 23 mi | 56.8% (±14.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hillcrest Heights | 25 mi | 3.0% (±4.1 points) | Lower |
| Babson Park | 26 mi | 4.2% (±5.5 points) | Lower |
| Bowling Green | 26 mi | 29.8% (±10.9 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Frostproof, FL (28.8%), Zolfo Springs, FL (29.5%), Hillcrest Heights, FL (3.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Highlands County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sebring | 48.1% (±4.3 points) |
| 2 | Lake Placid | 42.7% (±10.5 points) |
| 3 | Avon Park | 41.3% (±6.0 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Sebring
How many renters are there in Sebring?
Sebring has an estimated 2,382 (±263) renting households, 48.1% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Sebring?
In Sebring, the share of households that rent went from 52.9% in 2015–2019 to 48.1% in 2020–2024 (−4.8 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Sebring?
A renting household in Sebring has 2.2 people on average, against 2.1 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Sebring?
The median renting household in Sebring, FL has an income of $30,805 (±$4,381) a year, against $58,919 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sebring city, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sebring city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sebring city, Florida
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sebring city, Florida
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sebring city, Florida
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Sebring city, Florida (place:64875, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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