Living in Hobson City, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hobson City · Census data 2020–2024
Hobson City has 1,142 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $47,361 (26% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $108,200, the median rent is $475/month.
Hobson City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hobson City at a glance
- Population
- 1,142
- Median age
- 37.6State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $47,361State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $108,200State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $475/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 65.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Hobson City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 8.2%; a poverty rate of 19.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Hobson City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hobson City the median home value is $108,200, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $475 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,117 a month in housing costs.
Hobson City median household income
The median household income in Hobson City is $47,361 and the income per person is $21,668. 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Hobson City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 459
- Owner-occupied
- 65.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.9%
- Vacant
- 22.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 3.22
Hobson City demographics
- Population
- 1,142
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 32.7%
- 65 and older
- 11%
- Households
- 355
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hobson City ›
Education in Hobson City
9% of adults 25 and older in Hobson City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 3.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hobson City
- Unemployment rate
- 8.2%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.3%
- Drive alone
- 61.2%
- Public transit
- 6.1%
- Walk to work
- 4.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.6%
Hobson City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobson City | 1,142 | $47,361 | $108,200 | $475 |
| Oxford | 22,063 | $74,268 | $170,900 | $925 |
| West End-Cobb Town | 3,453 | $55,323 | $83,900 | $779 |
| Anniston | 21,271 | $46,668 | $158,800 | $799 |
| Saks | 10,681 | $49,753 | $116,400 | $898 |
| Choccolocco | 2,620 | $78,858 | $262,900 | $858 |
| Munford | 1,508 | $42,284 | $78,200 | $778 |
| Weaver | 3,324 | $49,435 | $162,300 | $885 |
| Alexandria | 3,475 | $85,089 | $197,700 | $931 |
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What is the median household income in Hobson City, AL?
The median household income in Hobson City is $47,361, 26% lower than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hobson City?
The median home value in Hobson City is $108,200, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Hobson City?
The median gross rent in Hobson City is $475 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is Hobson City, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 8.2%; a poverty rate of 19.8%.
What is the median age in Hobson City?
The median age in Hobson City is 37.6 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Hobson City?
The average commute to work in Hobson City is 27 minutes; 9.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hobson City?
The unemployment rate in Hobson City is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hobson City?
9% of adults in Hobson City have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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