Located in Highlands County, the City of Sebring is especially known for its hospitality, with warm and inviting people who welcome visitors from far and wide. Renovation efforts of the Circle Park area have turned downtown Sebring real estate into a beautiful, bustling source of community pride again. The thriving economy owes its success to the backing of both city and county governmental agencies, helping create a strong quality of life for all of Sebring's citizens.
Sebring real estate enjoys what is typically considered a subtropical/humid climate. This means hot and humid weather in the summer and dry, cooler winter months. The summer temperatures reach an average high of 91o F in July, while the winter brings an average low of 48o F in January.
The Highlands County Schools system oversees the public education of students living in Sebring real estate. There are four elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school, a Kindergarten Learning Center and the Academy at Youth Care Lane for grades 6-12 operating in Sebring's public school system. Additionally, parents have a choice between three private schools for an alternative to public school education for their children.
The nearest college is South Florida Community College to the north, in nearby Avon Park. It is the only community college in the Sebring area.
One of the oldest road race tracks in the United States calls Sebring real estate its home. Thousands of people flock to the Sebring International Raceway every March for the 12 Hours of Endurance Race, part of the American Le Mans Series racing. It remains a very active part of the local economy throughout the year as well by providing a place for sportscar races, corporate events, driving schools and testing as well as many other special events. The racetrack has proven a lucrative part of the community by pumping thousands of dollars into the local economy every year.
A combination of the beautiful weather and gorgeous scenery allow for some spectacular outdoor recreational fun in Sebring. With over 80 lakes in the county, including Lake Istokpoga (great large mouth bass fishing grounds), Arbuckle Creek and Kissimmee River, its easy to see how boating, swimming, fishing and water skiing can be popular sports in the area.
Golf enthusiasts have 13 golf courses (most with a championship ranking) to choose from. During the summer, many of the courses offer a discounted rate that includes a golf cart for less than $20 a round. Golfing is such a huge sport in Sebring, that many of the area's resorts and hotels offer golf packages throughout the year.
Team sports are a way of life for students, including school-sponsored programs, Pop Warner football, the YMCA and Little League baseball. The Max Long Complex provides several playing fields for many different types of sports. Some of the other sports that have remained popular with residents of Sebring include racquetball, tennis, horseback riding, canoeing and even bowling.
Many nature lovers enjoy hiking and bicycling in any one of the many parks dotting the Sebring landscape, including Highlands Hammock State Park. The popularity of bicycling has grown so much over the years that Highlands County has put in hundreds of miles of bike trails for enthusiasts to ride safely and comfortably in.
Sebring embraces its artistic side as well by holding the Highlands Art League's Annual Art Festival every November in the Circle located in Sebring's historic downtown district. Artisans and art lovers come from all over the world to participant and attend the largest and highest-rated art shows in Florida. In addition to the beautiful artwork, food vendors offer a variety of food for all tastes and various clubs and organizations provide programs for the festival attendants.
The Art Festival isn't the only event held in downtown Sebring real estate. Saturday Night Cruises, Roaring 20's Festival, auctions and downtown garage sales are just a few of the many events scheduled at the Circle in Sebring's historic downtown district.
With it's thriving economy, wonderful school district and amazing activities, it's easy to see why people love Sebring real estate so much.
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Sebring Demographics
Population: 10,648
Median Household Income: $23,700
Median Home Value: $77,700
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