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Hobson City, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Calhoun County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
962
Population
916/sq mi density
$35,769
Median Income
$20,174 per capita
$100,000
Home Value
$192,538 Zillow
$407
Median Rent
29.2% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
344
Violent Crime/100K
4,904 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$35,769 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $407/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
344 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$100,000
65% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$407/mo
65% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
61.5%
6% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
433
Median year built: 1973
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$100,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$192,538
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
61.5%
Owner-Occupied
38.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$716/mo
1 Bedroom
$772/mo
2 Bedroom
$936/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,206/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,381/mo
Census median rent:
$407/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1973
Average age of housing stock: 53 years
Homeownership Rate
61.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $100,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $192,538 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $407 |
| FMR Studio | $716 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $772 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $936 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,206 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,381 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 61.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 433 |
| Median Year Built | 1973 |
| Rent Burden | 29.2% |