At a Glance
Median Income
$62,813
$33,881 per capita
Home Value
$142,600
Zillow: $240,605
Median Rent
$723/mo
22.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
86.3% high school+
Unemployment
9.5%
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
14.4% smoking rate
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+
3.6 / 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 $62,813 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,881. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5% (164% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 710 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hobart is $142,600 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $240,605. Median rent is $723/month, with 22.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
25.0% of adults in Hobart hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hobart has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population410
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density820/mi²
Male / Female59% / 42%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$62,813
Per Capita$33,881
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$1,320M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050
Housing
A+
Home Value$142,600
Rent$723
Ownership61.8%
Zillow$240,605
Housing Units208
Rent Burden22.7%
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,415/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
Elevation1,631 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+86.3%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute22 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Hobart was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Albert S Nader Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.