Hobson City is a small town of 978 in Alabama, with a median household income of $46,346
and a 4.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is
16% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hobson City stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hobson City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hobson City city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 84.1
Hobson City's overall cost of living index is 84.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hobson City costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hobson City, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$96,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$468
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,346
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Hobson City's violent crime rate is 544.9 per 100,000 residents
— 43% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
544.9 /100k
Property Crime
1986.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hobson City is served primarily by Oxford City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hobson City, AL
National Avg
School District
Oxford City
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hobson City sees average highs of 54.7°F in January
and 90.2°F in July,
with 52.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.2 inches of snow per year.
Hobson City's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hobson City roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $96,500 and median rent is $468/month.
Hobson City's violent crime rate is 544.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1986.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hobson City are operated by Oxford City.
The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 16.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hobson City, AL has a population of 978, a median household income of $46,346, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Hobson City averages 54.7°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.1 inches
with about 1.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Hobson City, Alabama is 978 with a median age of 37.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hobson City: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $96,500, median household income $46,346, crime index 124 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hobson City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.