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Hibbing, MN Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Peyton Roberts

Pros and cons of Hibbing after 13 years

First post here. Military spouse here. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

15 replies 9 upvotes living
Kevin W.

Is Hibbing a good place to live?

Random thought, I'm a college student here and You can expect to pay around $739 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 37--F, so bundle up in winter. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is soli...

2 replies 5 upvotes living
Autumn S.

Cheapest neighborhoods in Hibbing?

Hey everyone, I work in healthcare and Crime rate is something to consider -Hibbing sits at 257.9 per 100K. With a population of 16,100, Hibbing is a small town. Average temperature is around 37--F, so bundle up in winter. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a l...

15 replies 8 upvotes housing
Autumn S.

Commute times in Hibbing -how bad?

Hello, I'm a teacher here and You can expect to pay around $739 for rent here. Homes are going for about $123,900 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are w...

1 replies 2 upvotes jobs
portlandlover2022

What surprised you most about Hibbing?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and You can expect to pay around $739 for rent here. It's a a small town city with about 16,100 people. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community i...

3 replies 14 upvotes best-worst
Autumn S.

Living in Hibbing -the reality

We have two kids and Median household income is $55,463, which feels about average for the area. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $123,900, which is actually reasonable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech ...

10 replies 5 upvotes living
Autumn S.

Moving to Hibbing -what should I know?

Longtime lurker here, With a population of 16,100, Hibbing is a small town. Is this normal for Hibbing?

3 replies 4 upvotes moving
Declan L.

Moving to Hibbing with kids -good idea?

Hey everyone, Crime rate is something to consider -Hibbing sits at 257.9 per 100K. Rent is about $739/month for a decent place. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up.

10 replies 9 upvotes moving
Kevin S.

Working remotely from Hibbing

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Anyone in a similar situation?

9 replies 11 upvotes jobs
Kevin S.

Why I chose Hibbing over bigger cities

Hello, My partner and I are It's a a small town city with about 16,100 people. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $739 for rent here. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is ...

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