How many renters in Hobe Sound, FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
57.9% (±14.5 points) of renting households in Hobe Sound, FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 57.9% (±14.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 45.8% (±12.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.3% (±5.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Hobe Sound
| Share of income spent on rent | Hobe Sound | Martin County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.3% (±6.2 points) | 9.5% | 8.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 2.4% (±2.8 points) | 9.3% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 23.4% (±13.2 points) | 13.0% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.1% (±3.4 points) | 7.6% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.1% (±7.2 points) | 8.1% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 45.8% (±12.6 points) | 52.5% | 50.2% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Hobe Sound against Martin County, its state and the nation
| Hobe Sound | Martin County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 57.9% (±14.5 points) | 60.6% (±4.7 points) | 60.0% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 45.8% (±12.6 points) | 52.5% (±4.2 points) | 50.2% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.3% (±5.6 points) | 36.9% (±3.2 points) | 35.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $45,778 (±$16,371) | $46,716 (±$5,391) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,129 (±$60) | $1,569 (±$58) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Hobe Sound, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Martin County (60.6%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (60.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Martin County, Hobe Sound ranks 5 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 447 of 843.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Hobe Sound
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobe Sound | — | 57.9% (±14.5 points) | — |
| Jupiter Island | 4.0 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Port Salerno | 5.8 mi | 47.0% (±16.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tequesta | 7.7 mi | 72.5% (±19.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Limestone Creek | 8.9 mi | 71.0% (±48.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sewall's Point | 9.3 mi | 10.0% (±71.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jupiter Inlet Colony | 9.6 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stuart | 11 mi | 69.3% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jupiter | 11 mi | 62.6% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Martin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Jupiter Island | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Rio | 100.0% (±133.2 points) |
| 3 | North River Shores | 89.8% (±16.5 points) |
| 4 | Stuart | 69.3% (±10.6 points) |
| 5 | Hobe Sound | 57.9% (±14.5 points) |
| 6 | Ocean Breeze | 54.5% (±27.5 points) |
| 7 | Jensen Beach | 51.0% (±15.2 points) |
| 8 | Palm City | 48.5% (±13.5 points) |
| 9 | Port Salerno | 47.0% (±16.2 points) |
| 10 | Indiantown | 35.5% (±19.0 points) |
| 11 | Sewall's Point | 10.0% (±71.9 points) |
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
Are renters in Hobe Sound rent-burdened?
57.9% of renting households in Hobe Sound pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Hobe Sound spend on rent?
The median renting household in Hobe Sound, FL spends 33.3% (±5.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hobe Sound CDP, Florida
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hobe Sound CDP, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 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) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Hobe Sound CDP, Florida (place:30975, in state:12).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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Figures last updated on .
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