What are the schools like in Hobart, NY?

School district data for Hobart is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Hobart?

The median household income in Hobart, NY is $80,208 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.

What is the weather like in Hobart, NY?

Hobart has an average high temperature of 33.0°F in January and 81.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 70.6 inches.

Hobart, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Hobart, NY affordable or expensive?

Hobart's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hobart is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $137,500 and the median rent is $743 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hobart, NY?

Hobart has a violent crime rate of 27.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 240.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hobart, NY a Good Place to Live?

Hobart is a small town of 400 in New York, with a median household income of $80,208 and a 5.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Hobart stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Hobart is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hobart 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: 94.3

Hobart's overall cost of living index is 94.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hobart costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hobart, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$137,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$743	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$80,208	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hobart's violent crime rate is 27.2 per 100,000 residents — 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

27.2 /100k

Property Crime

240.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Hobart, NY	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hobart sees average highs of 33.0°F in January and 81.3°F in July, with 43.7 inches of annual precipitation and 70.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hobart, NY
Average High — January	33.0°F
Average High — July	81.3°F
Annual Precipitation	43.7"
Annual Snowfall	70.6"

Demographics

Metric	Hobart, NY	National Avg
Population	400	—
Median Age	48.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.0%	18.9%
Asian	2.3%	6.3%
Under 18	12.3%	22.2%
65 and over	18.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Stamford, NY 4 mi Jefferson, NY 8 mi Bloomville, NY 8 mi Prattsville, NY 12 mi North Blenheim, NY 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Hobart

Hobart, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

13788

Hobart vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hobart, NY affordable or expensive?

Hobart's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hobart roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $137,500 and median rent is $743/month.

What is the crime rate in Hobart, NY?

Hobart's violent crime rate is 27.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 240.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hobart?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Hobart, NY a good place to live?

Hobart, NY has a population of 400, a median household income of $80,208, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%. 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.

What is the weather like in Hobart?

Hobart averages 33.0°F in January and 81.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.7 inches with about 70.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hobart?

Hobart, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 13788.

What is the population of Hobart?

The population of Hobart, New York is 400 with a median age of 48.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hobart?

Key numbers for living in Hobart: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $137,500, median household income $80,208, crime index 9 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hobart side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.