At a Glance
Median Income
$47,000
$27,170 per capita
Home Value
$127,700
Zillow: $237,612
Median Rent
$750/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
15.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
17.1% smoking rate
How Hoffman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hoffman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hoffman a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hoffman residents earn a median household income of $47,000 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,170. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,499 business establishments, including 124 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hoffman is $127,700 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,612. Median rent is $750/month, with 31.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
14.3% of adults in Hoffman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hoffman has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population708
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density337/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$47,000
Per Capita$27,170
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty15.1%
County GDP$2,860M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,097
Housing
A+
Home Value$127,700
Rent$750
Ownership61.5%
Zillow$237,612
Housing Units297
Rent Burden31.0%
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,113/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain24.1 in/yr
Elevation1,260 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute32 min
Broadband80.9%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Hoffman was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (86 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 124 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.