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Hobe Sound, FL vs Melbourne, FL

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- Melbourne spends 12.6% less per student than Hobe Sound.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.8% lower in Melbourne than in Hobe Sound. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Melbourne had 2.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Hobe Sound
 Hobe Sound, FLMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,715$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,674  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,574$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.18  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8384573
 Students per Counselor452  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.27.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Hobe Sound    3 Reviews

Having lived in S Florida since 1980s Coconut Creek, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach in Broward County moved north into Palm Beach County 1990s (Lake Worth Area, The  More

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Over 9 years ago

boring as  More

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Over 12 years ago

We have lived in Hobe Sound just over 2 years at this point and have not regretted the decision. Hobe Sound is a quieter town that other towns that surround it such as  More

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Reviews for Melbourne    28 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Moved here from Ohio 3 months ago, trying not to be disappointed, there isn't much to do, its really small and shopping is bad. I wanted out of Cleveland but didn't  More

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I have lived in many areas of this town. It is growing and has a nice selection of older and very new areas. The access to beaches and parks is quick and well kept.   More

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The rating on here is accurate. Crime is rather high. There's shootings and killings constantly. If you're coming from another state, just check floridatoday.com at  More

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