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Hobbs, NM
B+
Population: 39,476
Home Price: $146,300
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Overview
Hobbs is a small city in the state of New Mexico with a population of 39,476. Hobbs has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
23.0 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Hobbs, NM
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Hobbs
New Mexico
United States
Per Capita Income
$28,293
$28,049
$32,693
Median Household Income
$59,232
$53,812
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
7.4%
7.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
14.6%
17.4%
10.5%
Age
Hobbs
New Mexico
United States
Median Age
30.4
44.7
42.3
Gender
Hobbs
New Mexico
United States
Male
52.4%
49.6%
49.8%
Female
47.6%
50.4%
50.2%
Race
Hobbs
New Mexico
United States
White
67.0%
61.9%
80.3%
Black or African American
6.3%
1.0%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
1.3%
16.9%
2.7%
Asian
1.0%
0.5%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
7.1%
9.8%
2.7%
Multiracial
17.3%
9.9%
5.2%
Housing Information
Hobbs
New Mexico
United States
Median Home Price
$146,300
$184,937
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$838
$667
$801
Family Households
45.8%
45.8%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
27.5%
27.5%
26.2%
Homeowners
61.0%
79.3%
72.9%
Renters
39.0%
20.7%
27.1%
Education
Hobbs
New Mexico
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
11.7%
9.5%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
30.9%
30.9%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
21.6%
23.6%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.7%
8.9%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
8.8%
12.0%
15.0%
Proficiency
Hobbs
New Mexico
United States
Mathematics
26.4%
24.1%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
34.7%
33.8%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Hobbs
New Mexico
United States
Murder
NA
5.8
3.0
Rape
NA
23.5
38.0
Robbery
NA
37.1
40.7
Assault
NA
420.6
188.5
Property Crime
Hobbs
New Mexico
United States
Burglary
NA
509.0
336.1
Theft
NA
1291.1
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
190.3
167.1
Arson
NA
20.6
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Hobbs, NM
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
mexican
cheese
beer
burritos
kfc
mcdonalds
pizza
ice cream
sweet tea
halfshell
grilled cheese
dishes
meal
meat
bread
omelets
tacos
waffles
steak
taco
college football
football
baseball
soccer
college athletics
basketball
video games
softball
nfl
worst commissioner
teams
athlete
rockalt sports
athletic
gaming
sports commentary
golf
mlb
athletics
parenting
museum
digital art
nft
nft project
paintings
creative
artwo
poems
digital artist
comic
canvas
artists
artworks
mural
collection
curator
composer
pfp
craft
#art
video games
tv shows
rockalt sports
gaming
anime
couponing
guitars
bikes
pokmon
books
fitness
memes
cigars
niche
nerdy
cosplay
junk
pokemon
toys
adventures
sports
drama
tv shows
rockalt sports
gaming
creative
qforce
sports commentary
comedy
tv
government politics
newmusic
television
lifestyle
publicity
promotions
programming
celebrity
hollywood
keep smoken
sports
summer
pool
space
ski
nordic ski
winter
patio
tent
indoor
backyard
swimming
hunting
car wash
drive thru
consignment store
mcdonalds
starbucks
albertsons
shop local
flea market
walmart
restocking
thrift stores
furniture
goods
booths
restaurants
clothing
hooters
resale
bike shop
shein
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