How long is the commute from Hobe Sound, FL?
Workers who live in Hobe Sound, FL take an average of 28.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.7% of workers walk to work.
17.0% work from home.
2.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.5 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 17.0%
- Households without a car
- 2.8%
How people in Hobe Sound get to work
| Means of transportation | Hobe Sound | Martin County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.7% (±7.8 points) | 71.6% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.4% (±6.5 points) | 8.7% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.3% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.7% (±2.2 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±1.3 points) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.0% (±6.9 points) | 15.7% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Hobe Sound, the average commute is not measurably different from Martin County (28.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Hobe Sound, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Martin County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Martin County, Hobe Sound ranks 3 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 357 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hobe Sound
| Vehicles available | Hobe Sound | Martin County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% (±1.6 points) | 4.3% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.3% (±6.8 points) | 39.3% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.2% (±7.3 points) | 40.1% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.7% (±2.7 points) | 16.2% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Hobe Sound, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Martin County (4.3%).
It is also lower than in Florida (6.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Hobe Sound
| Hobe Sound | Martin County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.0% (±6.9 points) | 15.7% (±1.5 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% (±1.9 points) | 96.8% (±0.7 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.3% (±3.1 points) | 92.2% (±0.9 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Hobe Sound, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Martin County (92.2%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (91.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Hobe Sound
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobe Sound | — | 28.5 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| Jupiter Island | 4.0 mi | 15.4 minutes (±4.3) | Lower |
| Port Salerno | 5.8 mi | 29.5 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Tequesta | 7.7 mi | 28.6 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Limestone Creek | 8.9 mi | 38.3 minutes (±17.0) | Not measurably different |
| Sewall's Point | 9.3 mi | 19.5 minutes (±7.9) | Lower |
| Jupiter Inlet Colony | 9.6 mi | 23.9 minutes (±9.7) | Not measurably different |
| Stuart | 11 mi | 24.6 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Jupiter | 11 mi | 24.9 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Jupiter Island, FL (15.4 minutes), Sewall's Point, FL (19.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Martin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palm City | 31.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 2 | Port Salerno | 29.5 minutes (±3.8) |
| 3 (tie) | Hobe Sound | 28.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 3 (tie) | Indiantown | 28.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 5 | Jensen Beach | 27.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 6 | North River Shores | 27.1 minutes (±8.9) |
| 7 | Stuart | 24.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 8 | Ocean Breeze | 22.6 minutes (±7.2) |
| 9 | Sewall's Point | 19.5 minutes (±7.9) |
Showing 9 of 11 places in Martin County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Hobe Sound is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Hobe Sound
How long is the average commute in Hobe Sound?
Workers who live in Hobe Sound, FL take an average of 28.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hobe Sound without a car?
2.8% of households in Hobe Sound have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hobe Sound?
17.0% (±6.9 points) of workers who live in Hobe Sound worked from home, and 90.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hobe Sound CDP, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hobe Sound CDP, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hobe Sound CDP, Florida
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Hobe Sound CDP, Florida (place:30975, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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