Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
20%
Hobart
Hobart, IN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,166
Population
28,299
Renter Mix
26% Rent
Delight in suburban convenience and small-town charm near Chicago
Suburban
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Historic
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Growing
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Peaceful
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Convenient
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Welcoming
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Close-Knit
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Quaint
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Charming
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Family-Friendly
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Nestled in northwestern Indiana, Hobart is a predominantly residential community brimming with small-town charm and suburban convenience. Hobart is home to a quaint downtown area filled with local shops and restaurants as well as the expansive Southlake Mall, which is teeming with national retailers and eateries.
Hobart also provides many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, with plenty of local parks, golf courses, and lakefront activities to explore. In Hobart, you have the option to traverse many trails in the 1,200-acre Deep River County Park, pick apples and taste the signature donuts at County Line Orchard, and attend the annual four-day Lakefront Festival. Hobart hosts a bevy of summertime events as well, including Summer Market on the Lake, Movies in the Park, and Concerts in the Park.
Area attractions like Ballaboo’s Play and Discovery Center, Star Plaza Theatre, Marquette Park, and the Birthplace of Michael Jackson are just a short drive from Hobart. The bustling city of Chicago is also within an hour’s of Hobart. Convenience to I-65, I-94, I-90, and Route 30 as well as Gary Chicago International Airport makes commuting and traveling from Hobart easy.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$67,868
Average: $81,174
Education
6,035
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,751
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hobart has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Hobart, IN is $512 for a studio, $1,151 for one bedroom, $1,355 for two bedrooms, and $2,117 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hobart has increased by 2.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,151/month
862 Sq Ft
House
$1,519/month
944 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hobart, IN is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
560 Students
Public
Grades K-5
501 Students
Public
Grades K-5
423 Students
John I Meister Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
346 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
917 Students
River Forest Elementary School
Public
Grades 6-8
379 Students
Public
Grades PK & 9-12
1,306 Students
River Forest Jr-Sr High School
Public
Grades 9-12
532 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Beyond the Beach Discovery Trail
- Taltree Arboretum & Gardens
Airports
- Chicago Midway International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.