At a Glance
Median Income
$149,635
$67,167 per capita
Home Value
$893,700
Zillow: $791,182
Median Rent
$2,307/mo
22.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
47.0%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.6%
7.7% 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?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hobart residents earn a median household income of $149,635 , which is 99% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $67,167. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,820 business establishments, including 1,771 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hobart is $893,700 , 217% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $791,182. Median rent is $2,307/month, with 22.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
47.0% of adults in Hobart hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% above the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hobart has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population6,841
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density364/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born5.4%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$149,635
Per Capita$67,167
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354
Housing
B
Home Value$893,700
Rent$2,307
Ownership92.4%
Zillow$791,182
Housing Units2,587
Rent Burden22.8%
Health
Obesity23.6%
Diabetes6.0%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death7,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain59.7 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation491 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.0%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute34 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries29
Did You Know?
The median home in Hobart was built in 1982.
19.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 1,771 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 86 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.