Apartments for rent in Hobart, IN

The town of Hobart, Indiana is home to just over 28,000 residents. The city's population, with an average age of just under 40, is a little older than other cities in the state, which has an average age of 37. The majority of residents own their homes in Hobart, and 24% of residents rent. Relatively high rent costs may play a role, as the average rent of $922 a month is substantially higher than the state average of $827.

Averaging about 29 minutes, Hobart's commute time is longer than the state average of about 24 minutes. Many residents (44%) drive their car to work, while public transportation isn't used much. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.

Hobart has a relatively high percentage of residents over the age of 25 who have earned an Associate's degree (7%) compared to the national average (5%). Additionally, 11% possess a Bachelor's degree and 4% have a Master's or Doctoral degree. Workers are spread across a wide range of industries in Hobart, the most common four of which are manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and education. Together, these industries account for 26% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many residents work in sales, as 7% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. With an average annual income of around $70K, Hobart workers earn about $8,000 more than their peers elsewhere in the state. The city's average income, however, is fairly on par with the national average of $73,345.