Working remotely from Hobart

Jace D. Mar 31, 2025

yeah no that's not right

18 upvotes

Aaliyah Thompson Apr 4, 2025

OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.

Background: I'm a marketing manager, 54, moved here 11 years ago from Tampa. I've lived in Downtown and Uptown, and traveled to most parts of the metro.

**What I love:**
1. Strong job market in several industries
2. Affordable housing options
3. Lots of family-friendly activities
4. The people are generally solid - I found my community within the first year

**What I don't love:**
1. Limited high-paying job options
2. Far from beaches/mountains
3. The housing market situation is established and doesn't seem to be improving

**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Downtown: Great for families. excellent vibes, walkable.
- Uptown: More affordable, family-friendly.

**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.

**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Tampa, everything felt challenging. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are developing. Gas is wild. You can live comfortably on $60K-$90K here.

**Final verdict:**
Definitely worth checking out.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.

5 upvotes

Aurora Apr 14, 2025

OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 14 years ago from Pittsburgh and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Maple Ridge. It's average for what you get.

Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in education. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.

People: Generally decent. It took about 6 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: decent. Tons of options if you like Thai.

Happy to answer more specific questions..

1 upvotes