Living in Hobart, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hobart · Census data 2020–2024
Hobart has 409 residents with a median age of 43.4. The median household income is $85,208 (about the same as the New York median), the median home value is $160,500, the median rent is $728/month.
Hobart is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hobart at a glance
- Population
- 409
- Median age
- 43.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $85,208State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $160,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $728/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 67.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.2%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Hobart a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 11%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the New York median; unemployment of 8.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hobart
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hobart the median home value is $160,500, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $728 per month, which is 24.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,511 a month in housing costs.
Hobart median household income
The median household income in Hobart is $85,208 and the income per person is $33,532. 11% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Hobart: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 201
- Owner-occupied
- 67.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.7%
- Vacant
- 19.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.52
Hobart demographics
- Population
- 409
- Median age
- 43.4
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 19.6%
- Households
- 162
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hobart ›
Education in Hobart
23.2% of adults 25 and older in Hobart have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 12.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hobart
- Unemployment rate
- 8.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Drive alone
- 57.3%
- Public transit
- 2.8%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.7%
Hobart vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | 409 | $85,208 | $160,500 | $728 |
| Stamford | 1,053 | $43,716 | $178,600 | $824 |
| Bloomville | 289 | $87,917 | $187,500 | — |
| Prattsville | 210 | $29,450 | $207,100 | $300 |
| Davenport Center | 414 | $125,517 | $174,200 | — |
| Andes | 151 | $49,531 | $208,000 | — |
| Delhi | 3,136 | $57,586 | $195,700 | $866 |
| Schenevus | 390 | $57,500 | $117,100 | — |
| Margaretville | 617 | $39,201 | $209,900 | $995 |
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What is the median household income in Hobart, NY?
The median household income in Hobart is $85,208, about the same as the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hobart?
The median home value in Hobart is $160,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Hobart?
The median gross rent in Hobart is $728 per month, about 24.3% of household income.
Is Hobart, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 11%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the New York median; unemployment of 8.6%.
What is the median age in Hobart?
The median age in Hobart is 43.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Hobart?
The average commute to work in Hobart is 21 minutes; 5.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hobart?
The unemployment rate in Hobart is 8.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hobart?
23.2% of adults in Hobart 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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