At a Glance
Median Income
$63,233
$43,896 per capita
Home Value
$323,700
Zillow: $491,868
Median Rent
$1,184/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
3,380/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Hobe Sound Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hobe Sound's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hobe Sound a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hobe Sound residents earn a median household income of $63,233 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,896. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,584 business establishments, including 447 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hobe Sound is $323,700 , 15% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $491,868. Median rent is $1,184/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Hobe Sound reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,380/100K.
Education
28.6% of adults in Hobe Sound hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hobe Sound has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population14,313
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density2,013/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,233
Per Capita$43,896
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$12,307M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,143
Housing
B+
Home Value$323,700
Rent$1,184
Ownership77.2%
Zillow$491,868
Housing Units7,630
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property3,380/100K
Health
Obesity28.8%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,340/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain64.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation21 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute26 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Hobe Sound was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Palm Beach International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.513 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
There are 447 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.