Census-designated place
Sebastian
Gulf Coast · Population 1,021
Sebastian is a community in the Gulf Coast region of Texas. Find homes for sale, things to do, local businesses and tips from people who live here.
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- Population
- 1,021
- Growth in 10 years
- -39.1%
- Median age
- 42.1 Texas: 35.6
- Under 18
- 15% Texas: 25%
- 65 and older
- 31% Texas: 13%
- People per household
- 2.2 Texas: 2.7
- Households with kids
- 23% Texas: 35%
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- 2% Texas: 34%
- Veterans
- 2% Texas: 6%
- Born in Texas
- 76% Texas: 58%
- Moved here from another state last year
- 0% Texas: 2%
- Moved to a new home last year
- 0% Texas: 14%
- No health insurance
- 31% Texas: 17%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024. For small towns these are survey estimates and can be off by a fair amount.
- Median household income
- $22,786 Texas: $78,476
- Below poverty line
- 38% Texas: 14%
- Median home value (owners’ estimate)
- $35,900 Texas: $283,800
- Own their home
- 61% Texas: 63%
- Typical property tax bill
- $642/yr Texas: $4,232/yr
- Effective property tax rate
- 1.79% Texas: 1.49%
- Monthly cost with a mortgage
- $874/mo Texas: $2,106/mo
- Monthly cost, paid off
- $353/mo Texas: $678/mo
- Typical year homes were built
- 1991 Texas: 1992
- Single-family houses
- 69% Texas: 67%
- Apartments and multiplexes
- 31% Texas: 26%
- Mobile homes
- 0% Texas: 6%
- Median rent
- $326/mo Texas: $1,403/mo
- Homes that are rented
- 39% Texas: 37%
- Rentals sitting empty
- 0% Texas: 8%
- Rent as a share of income
- 36% Texas: 31%
- Typical electric bill
- $167/mo Texas: $184/mo
- Typical gas bill
- $75/mo Texas: $56/mo
- Typical water and sewer bill
- $991/yr Texas: $595/yr
- Heat with electricity
- 91% Texas: 61%
- Heat with natural gas
- 6% Texas: 35%
- Homes with broadband internet
- 70% Texas: 91%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024. For small towns these are survey estimates and can be off by a fair amount.
- Average commute
- 24 min Texas: 27 min
- Work from home
- 26% Texas: 14%
- Cars per household
- 1.6 Texas: 1.9
- Households without a car
- 0% Texas: 5%
- Biggest jobs: Service occupations
- 38% of working residents
- Biggest jobs: Restaurants, hotels and entertainment
- 28% of working residents
- Biggest jobs: Schools and healthcare
- 22% of working residents
- Nearest airport with airline flights
- HRL Valley International Airport, about 12 miles
- Nearest major airport
- SAT San Antonio International Airport, about 224 miles
- Nearest city of 100,000+
- Edinburg About 22 miles
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024. For small towns these are survey estimates and can be off by a fair amount. Distances are straight-line miles between town centers. Airports: OurAirports.
- July average high
- 96°F Hottest month
- January average low
- 49°F Coldest month
- Days over 100°F
- 21 In a typical year
- Days of 90°F or more
- 166 In a typical year
- Nights at freezing or below
- 2 In a typical year
- Rain per year
- 24.6 in.
- Snow per year
- 0.1 in.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020 averages, from the Santa Rosa 3 WNW weather station (about 7 miles from the town center).
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Market
Sebastian’s housing market
Realtor.com, September 2026. Listing prices, not sale prices.
- Median list price
- $83,345 -67.8% vs. a year ago
- Price per sq. ft.
- $96 Texas: $179
- Median days on market
- 13 Texas: 68
- Listings with a price cut
- 0% Texas: 22%
Home prices by ZIP code in Sebastian
The local market
- Median list price
- $83,345 Texas: $350,000
- Homes for sale
- 2
- Days on market
- 13 median Texas: 68
- Price per sq. ft.
- $96 Texas: $179
- Typical home size
- 864 sq. ft.
- Listings with a price cut
- 0% Texas: 22%
- New listings this month
- 0
- Under contract
- 2
Across Willacy County: median list price $375,000, 67 homes for sale, 142 days on market.
Owning and renting here
- Median home value
- $35,900
- Effective property tax rate
- 1.79%
- Typical property tax bill
- $642/yr
- Median rent
- $326/mo
- Own their home
- 61%
Census estimates of what residents report. More in By the Numbers. See all the numbers
Only 2 homes are listed right now, so these numbers can swing a lot from month to month.
Market numbers: Realtor.com Economic Research, September 2026. Listing prices, not sale prices.
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