Hobbs, NM
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Hobbs, New Mexico Summary
Life in Hobbs research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Hobbs over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Hobbs:
The population in Hobbs is 39,476.
The median home value in Hobbs is $146,300.
The median income in Hobbs is $59,232.
The cost of living in Hobbs is 88 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Hobbs is $982.
The unemployment rate in Hobbs is 7.4%.
The poverty rate in Hobbs is 18.0%.
Table Of Contents
Hobbs SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
7
Affordability
8
Diversity
9
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
4
Commute
8
Hobbs, NM Crime Report
2,252
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
5,787.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
149.01%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Hobbs / 100k People |
New Mexico / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,252 | 5,787.4 | 3,620.2 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 371 | 953.4 | 778.3 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 3 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 35 | 89.9 | 99.0 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 277 | 711.9 | 615.9 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 1,881 | 4,834.0 | 2,841.9 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 453 | 1,164.2 | 648.8 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 1,178 | 3,027.3 | 1,765.5 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 250 | 642.5 | 427.6 | 282.7 |
Hobbs, NM Cost Of Living
88
Hobbs's Overall Cost Of Living
Hobbs's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Hobbs | New Mexico | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 96 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 93 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 102 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 69 | 88 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 96 | 96 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 101 | 91 | 100 | |
Hobbs, NM Photos
Source: Public Domain
Rankings for Hobbs in New Mexico
Map Of Hobbs, NM
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Population over time in Hobbs
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 38,475 | 1.1% |
| 2020 | 38,052 | 1.7% |
| 2019 | 37,427 | 1.5% |
| 2018 | 36,863 | 1.9% |
| 2017 | 36,191 | 2.4% |
| 2016 | 35,343 | 1.9% |
| 2015 | 34,684 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 34,111 | 1.6% |
| 2013 | 33,578 | 1.9% |
| 2012 | 32,940 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Hobbs
| Race | Hobbs | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30.5% | 36.0% | 59.4% |
| African American | 5.2% | 1.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 8.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 1.3% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 60.7% | 49.6% | 18.4% |
Gender in Hobbs
| Gender | Hobbs | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 50.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.4% | 49.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Hobbs for adults over 25
| Education | Hobbs | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 10.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 16.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Hobbs, New Mexico
| Income | Hobbs | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.1% | 8.0% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.4% | 5.5% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.0% | 10.3% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.1% | 10.0% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.8% | 17.7% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.9% | 11.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.8% | 13.6% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.5% | 5.4% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.2% | 4.9% | 9.5% |
