Home project costs in Sebastian, FL
Every project we cover, priced for the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Sebastian sits 96th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 98.3 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 96.2 (171st). The metro has about 57,620 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. Attic insulation (−4%), sod installation (−5%) and vinyl fence (−6%) sit highest, and home addition (−13%), composite deck (−12%) and patio door (−11%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Vero Beach Intl Ap, 17 miles away) shows a January average low of 52°F, a July average high of 91°F and 53 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are September through June; for exterior installation, they are September through June.
What local trades earn in Sebastian
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $17.92 | $21.68 | $23.00 | $22.66 | 0.96 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $20.80 | $23.24 | $28.17 | $29.12 | 0.80 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $22.81 | $23.90 | $28.44 | $28.78 | 0.83 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $23.52 | $26.88 | $30.77 | $30.67 | 0.88 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $18.76 | $22.76 | $25.17 | $27.41 | 0.83 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $22.53 | $26.74 | $35.66 | $30.38 | 0.88 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $18.38 | $22.68 | $29.45 | $26.77 | 0.85 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $18.46 | $23.65 | $28.36 | $26.65 | 0.89 |
Concrete & paving in Sebastian
The 7 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Sebastian, from −10% (concrete driveway) to −6% (paver patio).
| Project | Size | Sebastian range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Sebastian | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,800 | −8% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Sebastian | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,200 | −10% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Sebastian | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,900 | −7% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Sebastian | 1,000 sq ft | $2,300 – $9,500 | −7% |
| Paver patio cost in Sebastian | 300 sq ft | $2,800 – $5,100 | −6% |
| Concrete patio cost in Sebastian | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,650 | −9% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Sebastian | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,300 | −8% |
Decks & outdoor in Sebastian
The 2 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Sebastian, from −12% (composite deck) to −10% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Sebastian range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Sebastian | 300 sq ft | $6,850 – $13,700 | −10% |
| Composite deck cost in Sebastian | 300 sq ft | $10,600 – $21,300 | −12% |
Building & additions in Sebastian
Across these 2 projects, Sebastian averages −11% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −9% and home addition lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Sebastian range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Sebastian | 576 sq ft | $26,300 – $52,700 | −9% |
| Home addition cost in Sebastian | 300 sq ft | $33,100 – $67,200 | −13% |
Doors & windows in Sebastian
The 5 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Sebastian, from −11% (patio door) to −7% (garage door).
| Project | Size | Sebastian range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Sebastian | 1 door | $640 – $3,450 | −7% |
| Storm door cost in Sebastian | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −9% |
| Front door cost in Sebastian | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −8% |
| Window replacement cost in Sebastian | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Patio door cost in Sebastian | 1 door | $550 – $5,350 | −11% |
Fencing in Sebastian
The 4 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Sebastian, from −8% (wood fence) to −6% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Sebastian range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Sebastian | 150 linear ft | $2,800 – $7,050 | −8% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Sebastian | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,600 | −6% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Sebastian | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,650 | −8% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Sebastian | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $10,600 | −7% |
Roofing & exterior in Sebastian
The 5 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Sebastian, from −10% (vinyl siding) to −4% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Sebastian range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Sebastian | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,600 – $11,600 | −8% |
| Metal roof cost in Sebastian | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,100 – $29,900 | −9% |
| Gutters cost in Sebastian | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,900 | −7% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Sebastian | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,600 – $22,800 | −10% |
| Attic insulation cost in Sebastian | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
Kitchen & bath in Sebastian
Across these 5 projects, Sebastian averages −9% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −6% and kitchen cabinets lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Sebastian range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Sebastian | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,400 | −11% |
| Shower pan cost in Sebastian | 1 pan | $820 – $2,550 | −9% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Sebastian | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Sebastian | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,100 | −9% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Sebastian | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Landscaping & drainage in Sebastian
Across these 5 projects, Sebastian averages −7% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at −5% and retaining wall lowest at −8%.
| Project | Size | Sebastian range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Sebastian | 60 linear ft | $560 – $2,000 | −6% |
| Retaining wall cost in Sebastian | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,450 – $12,500 | −8% |
| Sod installation cost in Sebastian | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,150 | −5% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Sebastian | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,700 – $9,300 | −7% |
| Inground pool cost in Sebastian | 450 sq ft | $33,400 – $104,500 | −8% |
Flooring & interior in Sebastian
The 3 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Sebastian, from −8% (hardwood flooring) to −6% (laminate flooring).
| Project | Size | Sebastian range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Sebastian | 500 sq ft | $5,050 – $11,500 | −8% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Sebastian | 500 sq ft | $1,850 – $6,600 | −6% |
| Tile flooring cost in Sebastian | 200 sq ft | $2,100 – $9,350 | −8% |
Sebastian against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Sebastian comes out −8% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, none price higher and 4 lower. Lakeland is the lowest at −10% (70 miles) and Palm Bay the highest at −8% (40 miles). These are unweighted averages of the midpoints, a rough guide to overall price level rather than a number for any one job.
| Metro | Distance | Price index | Goods index | All projects vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian, FLthis page | 98.3 | 96.2 | −8% | |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 35 miles | 100.2 | 96.2 | −9% |
| Palm Bay, FL | 40 miles | 100.0 | 96.2 | −8% |
| Orlando, FL | 70 miles | 101.4 | 96.2 | −9% |
| Lakeland, FL | 70 miles | 97.1 | 96.2 | −10% |
| Punta Gorda, FL | 105 miles | 100.5 | 96.2 | −8% |
| Deltona, FL | 110 miles | 99.4 | 96.2 | −9% |