At a Glance
Median Income
$65,691
$33,083 per capita
Home Value
$180,700
Zillow: $209,664
Median Rent
$1,132/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
673/100K
4,329/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
75.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
16.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
330 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 $65,691 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,083. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,195 business establishments, including 165 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hobbs is $180,700 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,664. Median rent is $1,132/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Hobbs reports 673 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,329/100K. The murder rate is 13.7/100K.
Education
16.6% of adults in Hobbs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
75.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hobbs has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population39,887
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density1,510/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$65,691
Per Capita$33,083
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty16.2%
County GDP$12,858M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,333
Housing
A+
Home Value$180,700
Rent$1,132
Ownership62.8%
Zillow$209,664
Housing Units15,280
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent673/100K
Property4,329/100K
Murder13.7/100K
Assault493/100K
Burglary862/100K
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death12,673/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain13.8 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation3,642 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+75.9%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute25 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Hobbs was founded in 1907.
The median home in Hobbs was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Lea County Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 165 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
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