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Hobart

#13 in Best Places to Live in Lake County
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in Indiana
  • 55 reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B-
  2. Crime & Safety
    C+
  3. Housing
    B
  4. Nightlife
    B
  5. Good for Families
    B
  6. Diversity
    A-
  7. Jobs
    B-
  8. Weather
    C+
  9. Cost of Living
    B+
  10. Health & Fitness
    B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    B+
  12. Commute
    B-
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Hobart is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 28,573. Hobart is in Lake County. Living in Hobart offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Hobart there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many families live in Hobart and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Hobart are above average.
About Hobart...
Population
28,573

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$134,300
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$873
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    25%
  • Own
    75%
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Hobart Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    263.7
    282.7
  • Murder
    3.6
    6.1
  • Rape
    17.8
    40.7
  • Robbery
    46.3
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    349.2
    500.1
  • Theft
    3,616.5
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    199.5
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A-
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    13%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    7%
  • 25-34 years
    13%
  • 35-44 years
    15%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    17%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    7%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    33%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    35%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    10%
    13%

Working in Hobart

Jobs
B-
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$58,366
National
$55,322
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Hobart Reviews

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The crime and safety in my area is extremely low. In my 14 years of living here, I can probably recall 5 incidents in the area that involved crime. The police hear are great, they respond fast, and they give lots of attention to any report that are filed. In my sophomore year of high school my house was egged by two classmates. My mother called the police to report the incident and they arrived at my house in less than 10 minutes. The officer that responded was very attentive and was immediately found out who the individuals were. I always feel safe in this area and I know that I will be protected in any situation!
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The housing market here is great! Many houses get sold quickly and hold their value. The homes in the area are beautiful! Most are newer model homes, but there are older houses near the downtown area. I have never seen a house vacated or abandoned. There is really no bad place to in the area to buy a home. However, potential home owners must find out if the house floods. Flooded basements are the biggest issue with most homes in the area, especially they are located near woods or creeks.
Hobart is a very pleasant community. It's not that far from major cities like Merrillville and Chicago. Shopping is convenient and you get the best of both worlds when it come to food (Chicago has great food). What would be nice to see is a friendlier atmosphere. For example, people should always greet one another with a hello or a simple wave while crossing paths. This city also has a lot of room for growth, like larger businesses.