Living in Hobson, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hobson · Census data 2020–2024
Hobson has 160 residents with a median age of 60.7. The median household income is $42,917 (41% lower than the Montana median), the median home value is $161,300, the median rent is $538/month.
Hobson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hobson at a glance
- Population
- 160
- Median age
- 60.7State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $42,917State: $72,509
- Median home value
- $161,300State: $375,800
- Median rent
- $538/moState: $1,081
- Homeowners
- 75%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Hobson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Montana median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hobson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hobson the median home value is $161,300, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $538 per month, which is 16.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,438 a month in housing costs.
Hobson median household income
The median household income in Hobson is $42,917 and the income per person is $27,341. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in Hobson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 103
- Owner-occupied
- 75%
- Renter-occupied
- 25%
- Vacant
- 18.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 1.90
Hobson demographics
- Population
- 160
- Median age
- 60.7
- Under 18
- 10.6%
- 65 and older
- 45.6%
- Households
- 84
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 15.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hobson ›
Education in Hobson
28% of adults 25 and older in Hobson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hobson
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Drive alone
- 81.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.4%
Hobson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobson | 160 | $42,917 | $161,300 | $538 |
| Moore | 224 | $49,792 | $183,000 | $794 |
| Stanford | 268 | $56,875 | $207,800 | $850 |
| Lewistown Heights | 488 | $89,931 | $314,300 | — |
| Lewistown | 6,087 | $48,750 | $198,400 | $1,007 |
| Denton | 193 | $56,667 | $157,800 | $1,125 |
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What is the median household income in Hobson, MT?
The median household income in Hobson is $42,917, 41% lower than the Montana median of $72,509 (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 $161,300, compared with $375,800 in Montana.
How much is rent in Hobson?
The median gross rent in Hobson is $538 per month, about 16.8% of household income.
Is Hobson, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.1%. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Montana median.
What is the median age in Hobson?
The median age in Hobson is 60.7 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Hobson?
The average commute to work in Hobson is 14 minutes; 12.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hobson?
The unemployment rate in Hobson is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hobson?
28% 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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