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I miss this place. User Rating 5 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 01, 2021) I lived here for 25 years at 8896 SE Harbor Island Way
I was great I’m going to miss this place I recently sold it and I’m very sad. ...Read More Read Less
The Greatest Beach You Never Heard of in Florida! User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) When I moved to be closer to my work in south Florida, I imagined it was going to be as busy and packed with tourists like in Orlando and Miami. I was wrong, living in Hobe Sound is absolutely paradise. Most people who have been to Florida have never heard of our city, and that e ...Read More xplains why the roads are so quiet all year.

The best areas in Hobe Sound are the beaches. I take the SE Bridge to Hobe Sound Beach and have miles of white-sand beaches to myself. I can ride my bike or walk the scenic North Beach Road, which hugs the coast and allows me to enjoy stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean.

There is more to Hobe Sound than the beaches, we have some of the best seafood restaurants in the region too. Golf courses, marinas, and parks, Hobe Sound has something for everyone. Shopping is incredible because whatever I can't find here, I ride down A1A to West Palm Beach and find it there. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Hobe Sound? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      South County Ball Park
      Zeus Park
      Hobe Sound Beach
      Jimmy Graham Park
      Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge
      Peck Lake Park
      Reed Wilderness Seashore Sanctuary

      Entertainment

      Peck Lake

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Hobe Sound? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Hobe Sound.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Hobe Sound? The cost of living in Hobe Sound is 104/100 - which is 6% higher than Florida.
      Hobe Sound
      104

      4% more expensive than average

      Florida
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Hobe Sound? Hobe Sound crime rates are 1,025, which are 43% lower than Florida
      Total Crime
      1,025 per 100k people

      55% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 98

      55% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -43%

      Year over year crime is down

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Hobe Sound? The median income in Hobe Sound is $54,701 which is 12% higher than Florida.
      Median household income
      $54,7011% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $40,55736% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      34% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is Hobe Sound a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Hobe Sound home prices? Hobe Sound home prices are $223,200 - which is 34% higher than Florida
      Median home value
      $223,20021% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,04610% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      79%

      24% higher than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Hobe Sound have good schools? The Hobe Sound graduation rate is 84% - which is 1% higher than Florida
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      59%

      22% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      4% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Hobe Sound a good place to live? Hobe Sound has an overall rating of 94% from 11 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      94%

      11 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      95%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      91%

      9 total surveys

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