DeSoto Square
For lease3310 US Highway 27 S, Sebring, FL 33870
Sebring, FL
Sebring, the county seat of Highlands County, sits in Central Florida’s Lake Wales Ridge region, centered on expansive Lake Jackson. Known as “The City on the Circle,” it combines a waterfront downtown, Mediterranean Revival architecture from its 1920s boom, and a distinctly rural Florida setting of scrub, lakes, hammocks, and cypress. Sebring is internationally recognized for the 12 Hours of Sebring at Sebring International Raceway, while historic landmarks such as the Sebring Downtown Historic District, Harder Hall, Kenilworth Lodge, and the 1924 Amtrak station reflect its heritage as a planned resort community.
Recreational Delights
Lake Jackson is Sebring’s recreational centerpiece, offering three public beaches, swimming, boating, fishing, and a public boat ramp beside the waterfront downtown. Dinner Lake and Little Lake Jackson add further opportunities for quiet waterside recreation. Four miles west, Highlands Hammock State Park—Florida’s first state park—features trails through scrub, hammocks, and cypress wetlands, along with the Civilian Conservation Corps Museum. Golf is a major pastime along the Citrus Golf Trail, including Sun ’n Lake Golf Club, the Country Club of Sebring, Golf Hammock Country Club, Sebring International Golf Resort, and the municipal course. Sebring International Raceway hosts motorsport events throughout the year, while Lake Jackson welcomes the Liqui Moly Pro Watercross Tour. Cyclists can tackle the Sebring Gran Fondo, and endurance athletes participate in annual Spartan Race and Tough Mudder events. The Highlands County Multisports Complex provides fields for soccer, baseball, softball, and football.
Culinary Scene
Sebring’s food scene is concentrated around the waterfront Sebring Downtown Historic District, where restaurants, cafés, and locally oriented businesses occupy historic buildings around Circle Drive and Lake Jackson. Dining reflects the character of inland Florida, with casual American fare, barbecue, seafood, breakfast spots, and familiar Southern and Florida-style dishes suited to residents, lake visitors, and race-week crowds. The downtown district offers the most walkable setting for combining a meal with views of the lake, while U.S. 27 and the surrounding commercial areas provide additional everyday dining and national options. During major events such as the 12 Hours of Sebring, restaurants and temporary vendors serve an international motorsport audience, adding a lively festival atmosphere to the local food scene.
Demographics
- Sebring has approximately 11,382 residents, with a median age of 45.6—older than the U.S. median of 38.9. The 2020 census reported that 25.5% of residents were 65 or older.
- Median household income is $44,184, substantially below the U.S. median of $80,734, reflecting a comparatively modest-cost inland community with a large retiree presence.
- The 2020 census recorded 10,729 residents, 4,512 households, and 5,563 housing units. About 18.9% of housing units were vacant, while 98.5% of residents lived in urban areas.
Population
11,382
Growth 1.76%
Households
4,949
Growth -2.41%
Median Age
45.6
US Median Age 38.9
Median Household Income
$44,184
US Median Household Income $80,734
Radius Metrics Highlights in 3-mile radius
18,198
Total population
45%
5 year population growth projection
7,885
Total households
$30,788
Per capita income
| 1 Mile | 3 Miles | 5 Miles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,769 | 18,198 | 35,988 |
| 5 year projected total population | 4,932 | 26,333 | 50,038 |
| Total households | 879 | 7,885 | 15,764 |
| Current Median Household Income | $36,927 | $55,183 | $58,076 |
| 5 year projected median household income | $69,922 | $74,000 | $79,475 |
| Current Per Capita Income | $27,336 | $30,788 | $32,752 |
| 5 year projected per capita income | $25,308 | $36,136 | $39,921 |
| Median home value | $85,125 | $136,732 | $160,500 |
Sports
Motorsport
Sebring International Raceway
Golf
Citrus Golf Trail
Water sports
Lake Jackson Pro Watercross
Multisport racing
Sebring Gran Fondo and Highlands County Multisports Complex
Education
Sebring High School, including Highlands County’s only International Baccalaureate program
South Florida State College
Sebring Middle School
Cracker Trail Elementary School
Entertainment
Highlands Lakeside Theatre
Children’s Museum of the Highlands
Highlands Museum of the Arts
Charles F. Weigle House Museum
Quality of Life
Sebring offers a relaxed, lake-centered lifestyle with accessible outdoor recreation, historic character, golf, and a strong calendar of motorsport and community events. Healthcare, shopping, schools, Amtrak service, and general aviation support daily life, while Orlando and other major services are reachable by road. Lower household incomes and limited intercity transportation reflect the city’s smaller, more rural economic base.
2022 Population by age
4%
0-4 Years
18%
5-19 Years
5%
20-24 Years
22%
25-44 Years
25%
45-64 Years
26%
65+ Years
Employers
6%
Unemployment rate
Employment sectors
Retail Trade
15.76%
Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services
14.5%
Health Care and Social Assistance
13.42%
Accommodation and Food Services
8.49%
Educational Services
8.27%
Manufacturing
7.82%
Construction
7.49%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
5.15%
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting
4.7%
Information
2.99%
Transportation and Warehousing
2.97%
Finance and Insurance
2.84%
Public Administration
2.51%
Other
3.09%