Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)
CAI 102 —
2% above the national average.
how it's computed
Housing22% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities1% below
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost13% above
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: Florida is
CBII band 2/5
· time to build band 1/5.
See state page for the breakdown.
Living here
Nearest 4-year college20 mi
Nearest community college24 mi
Nearest technical college10 mi
High school graduates89.9%
College graduates27.1%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Sebastian Community Development
Sebastian's Community Development Department administers the City's land use policies, zoning, and land development regulations to ensure orderly growth. The department provides services that include revitalization of targeted areas, retaining and attracting businesses, and creating and maintaining residential neighborhoods to ensure safe, economically vital, and aesthetically pleasing places to live, work, and play, and coordinates development activities including economic development with the City's growth objectives.
county
Indian River Ch of Commerce
The Indian River County Chamber of Commerce represents the local business community programming, advocacy and education, and provides resources to locate and grow a business. It is also home to the county’s Economic Development Organization (EDO), which helps businesses relocate, expand and thrive in our region.
state
Enterprise Florida
Florida-based economic development organization page offering business development, export resources, and international trade information, with contact details for a regional business development team.
state
Florida Economic Development Council
Florida Economic Development Council is a Florida-based economic development organization with a board of directors and staff, offering membership, advocacy, events, and professional development for Florida's economic development professionals.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes