At a Glance
Median Income
$28,906
$20,000 per capita
Home Value
$63,500
Zillow: $67,619
Median Rent
$810/mo
42.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
235/100K
1,646/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
80.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
39.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
22.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
326 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?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hobart residents earn a median household income of $28,906 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,000. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 39.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 777 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hobart is $63,500 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $67,619. Median rent is $810/month, with 42.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Hobart reports 235 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,646/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.7% of adults in Hobart hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
80.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hobart has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population3,378
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density1,002/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$28,906
Per Capita$20,000
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty39.3%
County GDP$1,261M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$63,500
Rent$810
Ownership64.5%
Zillow$67,619
Housing Units1,862
Rent Burden42.5%
Crime
F
Violent235/100K
Property1,646/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault176/100K
Burglary646/100K
Health
Obesity44.3%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death11,753/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain23.9 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,542 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+80.9%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute18 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Hobart was founded in 1901.
The median home in Hobart was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Hobart Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.