At a Glance
Median Income
$93,086
$53,413 per capita
Home Value
$134,800
Zillow: $203,538
Violent Crime
161/100K
1,891/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
29.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Hobbs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hobbs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hobbs a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hobbs residents earn a median household income of $93,086 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,413. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,484 business establishments, including 230 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hobbs is $134,800 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,538. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Hobbs reports 161 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,891/100K.
Education
11.9% of adults in Hobbs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hobbs has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population67
Median Age67.3 yrs
Density81/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans67.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$93,086
Per Capita$53,413
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty29.4%
County GDP$5,526M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A+
Home Value$134,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$203,538
Housing Units58
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent161/100K
Property1,891/100K
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,656/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation867 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Broadband49.0%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Hobbs was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
41.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 230 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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