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Hobbs, NM Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

oaklandgirl2022

Dog-friendly places in Hobbs?

Alright, I'm originally from Tampa and Crime rate is something to consider -Hobbs sits at 673.1 per 100K. The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Property taxes are high but you get good service...

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Jack Foster

Best kept secrets of Hobbs, NM

Alright, Crime rate is something to consider -Hobbs sits at 673.1 per 100K. Homes are going for about $180,700 on average. Rent is about $1,132/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Median household income is $65,691, which feels about average for...

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Jackson Young

Grocery stores in Hobbs -recommendations?

Hey folks, I'm a college student here and Homes are going for about $180,700 on average. Household incomes average around $65,691 in Hobbs. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system var...

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Jack Foster

Day-to-day life in Hobbs, NM

Crime rate is something to consider -Hobbs sits at 673.1 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 39,887 people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What are your go-to spots? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's ch...

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Dylan Martinez

How are the schools in Hobbs?

I'm a college student here and Household incomes average around $65,691 in Hobbs. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Anyone in a similar situation? The food scene here is ...

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Jack Foster

Is Hobbs walkable?

Longtime lurker here, We have two kids and Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than y...

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Katherine Gutierrez

Is public transit usable in Hobbs?

Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Julian Carter

Commute times in Hobbs -how bad?

Been meaning to ask this. The median home value here is around $180,700, which is actually reasonable. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is about average. Household incomes average around $65,691 in Hobbs. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get go...

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oaklandgirl2022

Starting a business in Hobbs?

Hey, I'm a teacher here and Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Jack Foster

Day-to-day life in Hobbs, NM

Hello, Poverty rate is 16.2%, which is higher than I expected. Household incomes average around $65,691 in Hobbs. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Anyone in a similar sit...

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Jackson Young

Co-working spaces in Hobbs?

Curious what people think. We're a young couple and Median household income is $65,691, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. L...

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Jackson Young

Job hunting in Hobbs -tips?

Hey, I've been here for 16 years and The median home value here is around $180,700, which is actually reasonable. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is about average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work ho...

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Ralph T.

What's it really like living in Hobbs?

Anyone else feel this way? Been living here since 2014. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is about average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Am I overthinking this? Honestly, I think it's a great place if yo...

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Kaylee Evans

Best industries in Hobbs right now

You can expect to pay around $1,132 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Thanks in advance! It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes...

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David J.

How is Hobbs for outdoor activities?

Hello, The median home value here is around $180,700, which is actually reasonable. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is about average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Let me know your thoughts. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families ...

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Kennedy Torres

Best hidden gems in Hobbs

Been meaning to ask this. I relocated for work and The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is about average. Household incomes average around $65,691 in Hobbs. Median household income is $65,691, which feels about average for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Hobbs sits at 673.1 per 100K. ...

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Jackson Young

Cheapest neighborhoods in Hobbs?

So, I work in government and Crime rate is something to consider -Hobbs sits at 673.1 per 100K. Homes are going for about $180,700 on average. The median home value here is around $180,700, which is actually reasonable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Night life is decent if you know t...

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Kennedy Torres

Thinking about relocating to Hobbs from Minneapolis

First post here. My family moved here when I was a kid. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is about average. Household incomes average around $65,691 in Hobbs. Median household income is $65,691, which feels about average for the are...

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