Living in Hobgood, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hobgood · Census data 2020–2024
Hobgood has 207 residents with a median age of 44.6. The median household income is $78,250 (8% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $73,500.
Hobgood is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hobgood at a glance
- Population
- 207
- Median age
- 44.6State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $78,250State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $73,500State: $288,900
- Homeowners
- 81.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Hobgood a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the North Carolina median; home values 75% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 2.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Hobgood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hobgood the median home value is $73,500, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Hobgood median household income
The median household income in Hobgood is $78,250 and the income per person is $29,136. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Hobgood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 136
- Owner-occupied
- 81.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.4%
- Vacant
- 44.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.72
44.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Hobgood has many vacation and second homes.
Hobgood demographics
- Population
- 207
- Median age
- 44.6
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 21.7%
- Households
- 76
- Foreign-born
- 5.3%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hobgood ›
Education in Hobgood
17% of adults 25 and older in Hobgood have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hobgood
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Drive alone
- 68.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.5%
Hobgood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobgood | 207 | $78,250 | $73,500 | — |
| Oak City | 353 | $61,091 | $96,100 | $975 |
| Scotland Neck | 2,006 | $19,083 | $73,000 | $559 |
| Hamilton | 243 | $41,875 | $69,300 | — |
| Princeville | 1,619 | $46,406 | $106,000 | $1,103 |
| Tarboro | 10,770 | $49,796 | $185,500 | $843 |
| Lewiston Woodville | 447 | $41,375 | $53,400 | $542 |
| Roxobel | 326 | $39,167 | $99,600 | $1,100 |
| Conetoe | 561 | $38,776 | $86,400 | $1,055 |
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What is the median household income in Hobgood, NC?
The median household income in Hobgood is $78,250, 8% higher than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hobgood?
The median home value in Hobgood is $73,500, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
Is Hobgood, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the North Carolina median; home values 75% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 2.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Hobgood?
The median age in Hobgood is 44.6 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Hobgood?
The average commute to work in Hobgood is 36 minutes; 4.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hobgood?
The unemployment rate in Hobgood is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hobgood?
17% of adults in Hobgood 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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