The Town FilesHobe Sound, Florida
Community in Martin County · population 13,163 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $394,700
- Household income
- $63,484
- Jan low / Jul high
- 54° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 57.0
Hobe Sound is a community of 13,163 people in Martin County, Florida. The median home is worth $394,700, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for cycling than 84% of Florida towns, better for retirees than 77% of Florida towns, quieter than 72% of Florida towns.
How Hobe Sound ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hobe Sound is worth $394,700, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 6.2 times the median household income of $63,484, which is more affordable than 15% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,129 a month. 77.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hobe Sound | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $394,700 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,129 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $63,484 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.2× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 77.8% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 12.9% | — |
Who lives in Hobe Sound
| People | Hobe Sound | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57.0 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 34.2% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 15.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.8% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.7% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 13.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.1% | — |
| Work from home | 17.0% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 28.5 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.3% | 92.4% |
Weather in Hobe Sound
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 53.6°F. About 64.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 86 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 1 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hobe Sound since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on October 9, 2024 about 8.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 9, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 11, 2021.
Severe weather in Martin County since 1996
Martin County has been included in 41 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| December 13, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4680: Hurricane Nicole |
| November 8, 2022 | Tropical Storm | EM-3587: Tropical Storm Nicole |
| September 29, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4673: Hurricane Ian |
Jobs and pay in Martin County
Martin County had 76,510 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,415 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Hobe Sound itself the ACS puts it at 6.4%.
Public schools in Hobe Sound
2 public schools with 965 students, about 14.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEA WIND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 505 | 14.0 |
| HOBE SOUND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 460 | 13.9 |
Towns near Hobe Sound
- Port Salerno, FL5.8 mi · 10,401 people · home $352,600
- Tequesta, FL7.7 mi · 6,158 people · home $572,800
- Stuart, FL10.5 mi · 17,425 people · home $329,400
- Jupiter, FL10.8 mi · 61,047 people · home $608,600
- Jupiter Farms, FL11.4 mi · 12,572 people · home $654,200
- Palm City, FL11.4 mi · 25,883 people · home $563,400
- North River Shores, FL13.2 mi · 3,459 people · home $309,800
- Jensen Beach, FL13.3 mi · 12,652 people · home $411,700
Hobe Sound questions
Is Hobe Sound, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hobe Sound scores better for retirees than 77% of Florida towns and quieter than 72%. 34.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 57.0).
How much does a house cost in Hobe Sound?
The median owner-occupied home in Hobe Sound is valued at $394,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,484, so homes cost about 6.2 times income. Median rent is $1,129 a month.
What is the weather like in Hobe Sound?
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 53.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 64.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Hobe Sound get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hobe Sound since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on October 9, 2024. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)