Hobart, New York
Among the top 17% of US places for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 15% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 14% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 82% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 43% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 83% of US places
- top 5% for park & nature access
- top 7% for school quality
- bottom 5% for property tax rate
Limited data for Hobart — the figures below are what we have. See Schoharie County for a fuller picture.
Hobart is a small community in New York with about 400 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and D for weather. Standout strengths include park & nature access, school quality, and commute time. It rates lower on annual snowfall and property tax rate.
- The median home value in Hobart is $138k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in Hobart is $80k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in Hobart is $743 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Hobart has a violent crime rate of 733/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- The average one-way commute in Hobart is 21 min, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.2 in2.9 in
humid 75%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$80k72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$52kbetter than 28% of US places
Home Value$138k41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$743better than 74% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$110better than 69% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.28%better than 5% of US places
Income Tax10.90%better than 8% of US places
Sales Tax8.53%better than 26% of US places
Estimated total tax burden17.63%better than 12% of US places
Unemployment5.1%better than 38% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)25°F23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation43.7 in56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall70.6 inbetter than 6% of US places
Sunny Days186 daysbetter than 14% of US places
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 66% of US places
Comfortable Days87 daysbetter than 63% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk63.9better than 52% of US places
School Quality100.0better than 93% of US places
Violent Crime733/100kbetter than 50% of US places
Property Crime662/100kbetter than 63% of US places
Community
Population40032nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age48.274th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1235th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.2284th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3055th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)93.5%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.8%55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)0.0%13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.3%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.5%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 82% of US places
Walkability5.1/20better than 16% of US places
Airport Distance106 mibetter than 34% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.0%better than 56% of US places
Amenities Nearby100.00better than 55% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 95% of US places
Data sources
- 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)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Hobart an affordable place to live?
- Hobart is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $52k, better than 28% of comparable areas. Median rent is $743.
- Is Hobart safe?
- Hobart is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 733/100k (better than 50%). Property crime is 662/100k.
- What is the weather like in Hobart?
- Hobart averages 72°F in July and 25°F in January, with 43.7 in of annual precipitation and about 186 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Hobart?
- Public-school quality in Hobart is above average, scoring better than 93% 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 21 min.