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Hobe sound, FL

Hobe sound, FL.

Population: 20,018 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Hobe sound, FL is $525,686 — down 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $302,000 after a median 91 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,492/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$525,686

Median home value

-1.5%

1-year change

91

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$525,686
1-year appreciation
-1.5%
3-year appreciation
-4.7%
5-year appreciation
+25.6%
10-year appreciation
+86.5%
All-time peak (2024-05)
$559,893
House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$302,000
Median list price
$262,450
Median price per sqft
$195
1-year sale-price change
-28.9%
Median days on market
91 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
164
Sale-to-list ratio
94.2%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+0.9%
Days to pending
81 days
New listings (monthly)
32

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,492/mo
1-year rent change
+2.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,098/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,373/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,624/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,111/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,436/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
HOBE SOUND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SEA WIND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, strongWind, coastalFlooding, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Very High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 89% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
26.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Solitron Microwave (6.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
77.0°F
Average high
82.0°F
Average low
71.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10b (extreme annual low 35 to 40°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
283
Days with Moderate air quality
81
Highest AQI recorded (year)
127

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,082
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,384

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Tailwinds Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
CLEVELAND CLINIC MARTIN NORTH HOSPITAL, PALM BEACH GARDENS MEDICAL CENTER, W PALM BEACH VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
72
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,398 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
10.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,283
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
76.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
69,716
Average weekly wage
$1,079
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
524

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Hobe soundState medianUS median
Median home value$525,686$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$302,000$359,990$325,000
Median days on market91 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$2,492/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,283$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Hobe sound, FL?
$525,686.
What is the median sale price in Hobe sound, FL?
$302,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Hobe sound, FL?
Median days on market: 91 days.
What is typical rent in Hobe sound, FL?
Typical rent: $2,492/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hobe sound, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, strongWind, coastalFlooding, inlandFlooding.
Is Hobe sound, FL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Hobe sound, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 89% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hobe sound, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hobe sound, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hobe sound, FL?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Hobe sound, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Hobe sound, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Hobe sound, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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