Living in Hobson, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hobson · Census data 2020–2024
Hobson has 181 residents with a median age of 51.3. The median household income is $170,240 (166% higher than the Alabama median), the median home value is $223,000.
Hobson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hobson at a glance
- Population
- 181
- Median age
- 51.3State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $170,240State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $223,000State: $209,900
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.3%
Is Hobson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 166% higher than the Alabama median.
Cons: Home values 6% higher than the state median; unemployment of 16.7%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Hobson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hobson the median home value is $223,000, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Hobson median household income
The median household income in Hobson is $170,240 and the income per person is $64,250. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Hobson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 77
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 2.35
Hobson demographics
- Population
- 181
- Median age
- 51.3
- Under 18
- 16.6%
- 65 and older
- 27.6%
- Households
- 77
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hobson ›
Education in Hobson
22.3% of adults 25 and older in Hobson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 11.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hobson
- Unemployment rate
- 16.7%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- —State: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Hobson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobson | 181 | $170,240 | $223,000 | — |
| St. Stephens | 297 | $63,068 | $130,700 | — |
| Leroy | 1,075 | $93,036 | $219,500 | — |
| Millry | 520 | $39,167 | $156,500 | $370 |
| Jackson | 4,589 | $37,948 | $130,900 | $647 |
| McIntosh | 364 | $74,167 | $157,100 | — |
| Coffeeville | 237 | $30,156 | $82,000 | — |
| Vinegar Bend | 109 | $13,787 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Hobson, AL?
The median household income in Hobson is $170,240, 166% higher 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?
The median home value in Hobson is $223,000, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
Is Hobson, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 166% higher than the Alabama median. Minuses: home values 6% higher than the state median; unemployment of 16.7%.
What is the median age in Hobson?
The median age in Hobson is 51.3 years (Alabama: 39.3).
What is the unemployment rate in Hobson?
The unemployment rate in Hobson is 16.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hobson?
22.3% of adults in Hobson 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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