At a Glance
Median Income
$71,680
$35,822 per capita
Home Value
$203,400
Zillow: $235,917
Median Rent
$1,174/mo
34.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
140/100K
3,458/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.6%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Hobart Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hobart's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hobart a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hobart residents earn a median household income of $71,680 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,822. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,872 business establishments, including 1,110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hobart is $203,400 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $235,917. Median rent is $1,174/month, with 34.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Hobart reports 140 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,458/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.6% of adults in Hobart hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hobart has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population29,646
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density1,132/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,680
Per Capita$35,822
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$31,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A+
Home Value$203,400
Rent$1,174
Ownership70.2%
Zillow$235,917
Housing Units12,849
Rent Burden34.0%
Crime
F
Violent140/100K
Property3,458/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault32/100K
Burglary179/100K
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,981/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation627 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.6%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute28 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries26
Did You Know?
Hobart was founded in 1889.
The median home in Hobart was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Gary/Chicago International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 1,110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 53 fatal vehicle crashes.
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