Hobart, Indiana
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 39% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 50% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 12% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 67% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 57% of US places
- top 20% for airport distance
- bottom 17% for property crime
Hobart is a mid-size city in Indiana with about 30,000 residents. It grades B for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include airport distance, cost of living, and broadband access. It rates lower on violent crime and property crime.
Official websitecity.hobart.in.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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75%41%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.6 in2.5 in
humid 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$69k60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 73% of US places
Home Value$194k59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 28% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 44% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.09%better than 45% of US places
Income Tax4.70%better than 58% of US places
State 3.20% + Local 1.50%
Sales Tax7.00%better than 60% of US places
Estimated total tax burden10.04%better than 47% of US places
Unemployment6.7%better than 27% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)26°F27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation41.7 in50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall26.6 inbetter than 37% of US places
Sunny Days208 daysbetter than 26% of US places
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 60% of US places
Comfortable Days89 daysbetter than 68% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk61.7better than 56% of US places
Air Quality48 AQIbetter than 37% of US places
School Quality47.6better than 31% of US places
Violent Crime1464/100kbetter than 18% of US places
Property Crime2145/100kbetter than 17% of US places
Community
Population29,57395th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.945th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4073rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9338th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1517th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)67.9%29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)11.2%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)16.7%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.0%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.2%42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time28 minbetter than 37% of US places
Walkability6.9/20better than 57% of US places
Airport Distance31 mibetter than 81% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access92.1%better than 72% of US places
Amenities Nearby38.55better than 33% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 59% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Hobart an affordable place to live?
- Hobart is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 73% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Hobart?
- The median home value in Hobart is $194k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Hobart?
- Median household income in Hobart is $69k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Hobart?
- Median gross rent in Hobart is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Hobart safe?
- Hobart is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1464/100k (better than 18%). Property crime is 2145/100k.
- What is the weather like in Hobart?
- Hobart averages 75°F in July and 26°F in January, with 41.7 in of annual precipitation and about 208 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Hobart?
- Public-school quality in Hobart is below average, scoring better than 31% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Hobart?
- The average one-way commute in Hobart is 28 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)