Welcome to Hobe Sound

Hobe Sound is a premier coastal sanctuary that offers a sophisticated blend of "Old Florida" charm and quiet elegance. For the luxury buyer, this area is defined by its deep commitment to preservation, anchored by the thousands of protected acres within the Jonathan Dickinson State Park and the Hobe Sound Wildlife Refuge. This environment creates a secluded, nature-centric lifestyle where sprawling estates and sophisticated beach cottages are nestled among ancient Banyan trees and untouched shorelines, offering a level of privacy that is increasingly rare in South Florida.

The lifestyle here is centered on elite recreation and outdoor adventure. Hobe Sound is a global destination for golf enthusiasts, home to some of the world’s most exclusive clubs, including Medalist and Hobe Sound Golf Club. With immediate access to the Indian River Lagoon and the Atlantic, it is also a boater’s paradise. Residents enjoy a refined yet relaxed atmosphere, where world-class snorkeling at Blowing Rocks Preserve is balanced by the boutique dining and low-tax advantages of Martin County, making it the ideal retreat for those seeking an authentic, high-quality coastal existence.

Overview for Hobe Sound

14,743 people live in Hobe Sound, where the median age is 57.0 and the average individual income is $32,973. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

14,743

TOTAL POPULATION

57.0 YEARS

MEDIAN AGE

LOW

POPULATION DENSITY

$32,973

AVERAGE INDIVIDUAL INCOME

Around Hobe Sound, FL

Hobe Sound is a quiet, laid-back town that offers a “small town” feel with the convenience of access to larger metro areas. It is characterized by its lush Banyan tree canopies and proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. While parts of the town near the village center are walkable, the overall area remains primarily car-dependent for major errands, though it is significantly more bikeable than many neighboring coastal communities.

Car Dependent

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WALK SCORE
Somewhat Bikeable

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BIKE SCORE
Minimal Transit

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TRANSIT SCORE

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area.

NAME CATEGORY DISTANCE REVIEWS RATINGS By Yelp
Harry and the Natives American/Eclectic 0.4 miles 1,200+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Taste Fine Dining 0.3 miles 680+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Kork Contemporary 0.4 miles 510+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Flashy's Pizza Italian 0.2 miles 320+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Hobe Sound Beach Club Seafood 0.8 miles 450+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Scoop's Ice Cream Dessert 0.3 miles 250+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
3 Natives Healthy/Juice 0.3 miles 410+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Double Roads Tavern Pub/Grill 0.5 miles 390+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Catfish Creek Seafood/Southern 1.1 miles 420+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Medalist Grill American 1.5 miles 180+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐
NAME CATEGORY DISTANCE REVIEWS RATINGS By Yelp
Hobe Sound Marketplace Shopping Plaza 0.5 miles 350+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Bridge Road Fine Arts Art Gallery 0.3 miles 85+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Juno Beach Footwear Boutique 0.4 miles 120+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Posh Women's Apparel 0.3 miles 90+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Pink Cottage Gift Shop 0.2 miles 150+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Treasure Coast Antiques Antiques 0.6 miles 200+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Petals Floral/Home 0.3 miles 110+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Coastal Chic Home Decor 0.4 miles 140+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Publix at Hobe Sound Grocery 0.5 miles 800+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Village Square Retail Center 0.4 miles 220+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐
NAME CATEGORY DISTANCE REVIEWS RATINGS By Yelp
Jonathan Dickinson Park State Park/Hiking 2.1 miles 2,500+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Banyan Street Sightseeing 0.5 miles 1,100+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Hobe Sound Public Beach Beach 1.0 miles 900+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Grove XXIII Private Golf 3.5 miles 50+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
McArthur Golf Club Private Golf 2.8 miles 40+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Hobe Sound Wildlife Refuge Nature/Beach 2.5 miles 600+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Loxahatchee River Tours Kayaking/Boat 2.2 miles 350+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Blowing Rocks Preserve Nature/Beach 4.0 miles 1,800+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Zeus Park Park/Fitness 0.3 miles 120+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Hobe Sound Murals Art Walk 0.2 miles 150+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
NAME CATEGORY DISTANCE REVIEWS RATINGS By Yelp
Jonathan Dickinson Park State Park/Hiking 2.1 miles 2,500+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Banyan Street Sightseeing 0.5 miles 1,100+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Hobe Sound Public Beach Beach 1.0 miles 900+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Grove XXIII Private Golf 3.5 miles 50+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
McArthur Golf Club Private Golf 2.8 miles 40+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Hobe Sound Wildlife Refuge Nature/Beach 2.5 miles 600+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Loxahatchee River Tours Kayaking/Boat 2.2 miles 350+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Blowing Rocks Preserve Nature/Beach 4.0 miles 1,800+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Zeus Park Park/Fitness 0.3 miles 120+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Hobe Sound Murals Art Walk 0.2 miles 150+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
NAME CATEGORY DISTANCE REVIEWS RATINGS By Yelp
Jonathan Dickinson Park State Park/Hiking 2.1 miles 2,500+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Banyan Street Sightseeing 0.5 miles 1,100+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Hobe Sound Public Beach Beach 1.0 miles 900+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Grove XXIII Private Golf 3.5 miles 50+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
McArthur Golf Club Private Golf 2.8 miles 40+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Hobe Sound Wildlife Refuge Nature/Beach 2.5 miles 600+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Loxahatchee River Tours Kayaking/Boat 2.2 miles 350+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Blowing Rocks Preserve Nature/Beach 4.0 miles 1,800+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Zeus Park Park/Fitness 0.3 miles 120+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Hobe Sound Murals Art Walk 0.2 miles 150+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Demographics and Employment Data for Hobe Sound, FL

Hobe Sound is a charming coastal community in Martin County, Florida, renowned for its pristine natural beauty and tranquil, upscale lifestyle. Approximately 13,163 people call Hobe Sound home. The population is characterized by a high percentage of retirees and professionals who value privacy and proximity to the Atlantic coast.

Schools in HOBE SOUND, FL

The following schools are within or nearby Hobe Sound.
The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family.
Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

NAME CATEGORY GRADES SCHOOL RATING
Hobe Sound Elementary School Public PK–5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
SeaWind Elementary School Public PK–5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Pinewood Elementary School Public PK–5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Crystal Lake Elementary Public PK–5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Limestone Creek Elementary Public PK–5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
NAME CATEGORY GRADES SCHOOL RATING
Murray Middle School Public 6–8 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Hidden Oaks Middle School Public 6–8 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Anderson Middle School Public 6–8 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Jupiter Middle School Public 6–8 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Independence Middle School Public 6–8 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
NAME CATEGORY GRADES SCHOOL RATING
South Fork High School Public 9–12 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Martin County High School Public 9–12 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Jupiter Community High School Public 9–12 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Jensen Beach High School Public 9–12 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Clark Advanced Learning Center Charter 10–12 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
NAME CATEGORY GRADES SCHOOL RATING
Hobe Sound Christian Academy Private PK–12 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Pine School Private PK–12 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Jupiter Christian School Private PK–12 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Benjamin School Private PK–12 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Redeemer Lutheran School Private PK–8 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐