Hobbs, New Mexico
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City Overview
As of 2009, Hobbs's population is 29,602 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 2.22 percent.
The median home cost in Hobbs is $60,580. Home appreciation the last year has been -4.70 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Hobbs's cost of living is 21.17% Lower than the U.S. average.
Hobbs public schools spend $4,196 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 17 students per teacher in Hobbs.
The unemployment rate in Hobbs is 4.30 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Positive. Hobbs jobs have Increased by 4.90 percent.
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People
The 2009 Hobbs, NM, population is 29,602. There are 1,548 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Hobbs, NM
The median age is 33.1. The US median is 37.6. 62.89% of people in Hobbs, NM, are married. 9.26% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.67 people. 26.61% of people are married, with children. 12.89% have children, but are single.
Race in Hobbs, NM
60.40% of people are white, 7.08% are black, 0.52% are asian, 1.28% are native american, and 30.92% claim 'Other'.
47.28% of the people in Hobbs, NM, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 52.72% are non-hispanic).
Hobbs People SperlingViews
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1. Extremely low cost of living and housing for region
2. Affordable place to live
3. Nice physical setting and climate
Cons:
1. Very high crime rate
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Health
There are 92 physicians per 100,000 population in Hobbs, NM. The US average is 170.
Hobbs, NM Health Index
Air quality in Hobbs, NM is 12 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Hobbs, NM is 20 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 97 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Lousy place to live: Hobbs is the worst place in the U.S. to live. People that live here are snobs and they aren't helpful at all. Forget about getting a job here. If they don't like you,... (read more)Hobbs - Pros/Cons: Pros:
1. Extremely low cost of living and housing for region
2. Affordable place to live
3. Nice physical setting and climate
Cons:
1. Very high crime rate
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 4.30% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | 4.90% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 45.60% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 6.69% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 7.10% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $16,648 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $32,863 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 23.00% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 15.66% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 14.34% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 16.25% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 15.11% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 7.23% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 6.07% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 1.19% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.95% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.19% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 9.20% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 16.44% | 20.24% |
| Service | 17.43% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 23.67% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 1.52% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 17.90% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 13.84% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Hobbs, NM, is 4.30%, with job growth of 4.90%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 45.60%.
Hobbs, NM Taxes
Hobbs, NM,sales tax rate is 6.69%. Income tax is 7.10%.
Hobbs, NM Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $16,648, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $32,863.
Hobbs Economy SperlingViews
Lousy place to live: Hobbs is the worst place in the U.S. to live. People that live here are snobs and they aren't helpful at all. Forget about getting a job here. If they don't like you,... (read more)Hobbs - Pros/Cons: Pros:
1. Extremely low cost of living and housing for region
2. Affordable place to live
3. Nice physical setting and climate
Cons:
1. Very high crime rate
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 38 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $60,580 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -4.70% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 57.40% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 16.17% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 26.83% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $5.86 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 10.71% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 21.11% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 22.11% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 17.15% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 11.72% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.58% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.13% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 1.82% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 0.37% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 0.22% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.00% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.07% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 3.64% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 2.57% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 1.07% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 15.37% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 20.99% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 23.25% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 21.15% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 8.65% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 3.30% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Hobbs, NM, is $60,580. Home appreciation is -4.70% over the last year. The median age of Hobbs, NM, real estate is 38 years.
Hobbs, NM Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 26.83% of the Hobbs, NM, population. 16.17% of houses and apartments in Hobbs, NM, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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Lousy place to live: Hobbs is the worst place in the U.S. to live. People that live here are snobs and they aren't helpful at all. Forget about getting a job here. If they don't like you,... (read more)Hobbs - Pros/Cons: Pros:
1. Extremely low cost of living and housing for region
2. Affordable place to live
3. Nice physical setting and climate
Cons:
1. Very high crime rate
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Crime
Hobbs, NM, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 6. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Hobbs, NM, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 7. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Lousy place to live: Hobbs is the worst place in the U.S. to live. People that live here are snobs and they aren't helpful at all. Forget about getting a job here. If they don't like you,... (read more)Hobbs - Pros/Cons: Pros:
1. Extremely low cost of living and housing for region
2. Affordable place to live
3. Nice physical setting and climate
Cons:
1. Very high crime rate
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Climate
Hobbs, NM, gets 16 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 5 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 44.
On average, there are 266 sunny days per year in Hobbs, NM. The July high is around 94 degrees. The January low is 28. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 40 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Lousy place to live: Hobbs is the worst place in the U.S. to live. People that live here are snobs and they aren't helpful at all. Forget about getting a job here. If they don't like you,... (read more)Hobbs - Pros/Cons: Pros:
1. Extremely low cost of living and housing for region
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3. Nice physical setting and climate
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1. Very high crime rate
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Education
Hobbs, NM, schools spend $4,196 per student. There are 17 pupils per teacher, 587 students per librarian, and 791 children per counselor in Hobbs, NM schools.
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Lousy place to live: Hobbs is the worst place in the U.S. to live. People that live here are snobs and they aren't helpful at all. Forget about getting a job here. If they don't like you,... (read more)Hobbs - Pros/Cons: Pros:
1. Extremely low cost of living and housing for region
2. Affordable place to live
3. Nice physical setting and climate
Cons:
1. Very high crime rate
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Hobbs, NM, takes 18 minutes. 78% of commuters drive their own car alone. 16% carpool with others. 0% take mass transit and 3% work from home.
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Lousy place to live: Hobbs is the worst place in the U.S. to live. People that live here are snobs and they aren't helpful at all. Forget about getting a job here. If they don't like you,... (read more)Hobbs - Pros/Cons: Pros:
1. Extremely low cost of living and housing for region
2. Affordable place to live
3. Nice physical setting and climate
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1. Very high crime rate
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Hobbs, NM is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Hobbs, NM is more expensive.
Overall, Hobbs, NM cost of living is 78.83.
Hobbs Cost of Living SperlingViews
Lousy place to live: Hobbs is the worst place in the U.S. to live. People that live here are snobs and they aren't helpful at all. Forget about getting a job here. If they don't like you,... (read more)Hobbs - Pros/Cons: Pros:
1. Extremely low cost of living and housing for region
2. Affordable place to live
3. Nice physical setting and climate
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 81.52% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 28.13% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 46.51% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.71% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 36.96% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.37% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 2.72% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 0.52% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 5.30% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.65% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 5.88% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.00% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.29% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.00% | 0.54% |
81.52% of the people in Hobbs, NM are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 28.13% are Catholic; 46.51% are Protestant; 0.71% are LDS; 5.88% are another Christian faith; 0.00% in Hobbs, NM are Jewish; 0.29% are an eastern faith; 0.00% affilitates with Islam.
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Lousy place to live: Hobbs is the worst place in the U.S. to live. People that live here are snobs and they aren't helpful at all. Forget about getting a job here. If they don't like you,... (read more)Hobbs - Pros/Cons: Pros:
1. Extremely low cost of living and housing for region
2. Affordable place to live
3. Nice physical setting and climate
Cons:
1. Very high crime rate
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Voting
20.05% of the people in Hobbs, NM are registered as Democrats. 79.37% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.58%.
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1. Extremely low cost of living and housing for region
2. Affordable place to live
3. Nice physical setting and climate
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