Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Hobart is a small city in Indiana with a population of 29,646. Residents earn $71,680 per year, which is 5% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hobart receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Hobart offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hobart is $71,680, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. 8.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Hobart is $203,400, 28% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,174 per month. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Hobart is below the national average at 292 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 6,129 per 100,000, 213% above the national average.
22.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Hobart experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches, including 40.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 90.6% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.4% |
| 30% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $71,680 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,822 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,177 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,524 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 11,872 |
| County GDP | $31,242M |
| Restaurants | 1,110 |
| Healthcare | 1,376 |
| Retail | 1,546 |
| Manufacturing | 366 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,190 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.06% |
| Commute Time | 28.4 min |
| Work from Home | 3.0% |
| Census Median | $203,400 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $235,917 |
| Median List Price | $254,450 |
| Median List Price | $254,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $147 |
| Homes Sold | 26 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.6% |
| Price Drops | 31.2% |
| Inventory | 77 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,174 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,291 |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,190 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.06% |
| Obesity | 37.9% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.8% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.9% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.7% |
| Premature Death | 10,981/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,376 |
| Total Violent | 292.4/100K |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 17.6/100K |
| Robbery | 24.7/100K |
| Assault | 250.1/100K |
| Total Property | 6,129.1/100K |
| 213% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 443.8/100K |
| Theft | 5,382.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 302.9/100K |
| Arson | 28.2/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 53 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.3 inches |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 40.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Area | 26.2 sq mi (67.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,132/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5135°N, 87.2764°W |
| County FIPS | 18089 |
Winner: Democrat by 5.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.6% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,132/sq mi |
| Total Area | 26.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 26 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,376 |
| Restaurants | 1,110 |
| Retail Stores | 1,546 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 53 |
| Avg Commute | 28.4 min |
| Work from Home | 3.0% |