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Hobe Sound, FL

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Experience the best of Florida’s scenic beauty every day in this tranquil beach community

Coastal Suburb Ocean Nature Outdoors Parks Boating Fishing Beach

Hobe Sound is a coastal suburb on the north side of Jupiter, about halfway between West Palm Beach and Port Saint Lucie. The legendary scenic routes A1A and U.S. 1 both pass through town, giving generations of travelers a glimpse of the charming small town that a lucky few call their home.

Hobe Sound Beach is just a short drive from anywhere in town, and direct access to the Indian River makes it easy for boaters and fishermen to reach the ocean from the canals and waterways within the community. Apart from the beach, the area surrounding Hobe Sound is home to some of Florida’s most stunning natural wonders, particularly within the enormous Jonathan Dickson State Park on the south side.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Hobe Sound, FL is $1,416 for one bedroom, $2,236 for two bedrooms, and $3,500 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hobe Sound has increased by 11.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,416/month
637 Sq Ft
House
$5,166/month
1,547 Sq Ft
Townhome
$5,720/month
1,417 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Hobe Sound, FL

Transportation

37

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

50

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Hobe Sound Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

459 Students

5
out of 10

Sea Wind Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

501 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge
  • Seabranch Preserve State Park
  • Hobe Sound Nature Center
  • Jonathan Dickinson State Park
  • St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park

Airports

  • Palm Beach International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.