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Hobart.
About
Life in Hobart
Hobart is a community of 10,418 people in Wisconsin. The median household income is $103,440, median rent runs about $1,278 per month, and median home values are around $414,000. Unemployment is low at 2.9%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Hobart at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Foreign-Born
2.4%
Broadband Internet
94.5%
of households
Population Growth
+14.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.4% foreign-born, most often from Spain
Who lives in Hobart: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Hobart, the largest foreign-born group is from Spain (30.0%), and 2.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.9%
of residents
65 and Older
13.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.2%
of households
Married Couples
57.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.54
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 18% above WI average
Rent, home values, and income in Hobart
In Hobart, rent runs 18% above the WI average, and home values are 55% above the WI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
34.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
4.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,016
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
65.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2007
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $485,162 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WI
Unemployment in Hobart
Unemployment in Brown County, which includes Hobart, is close to the WI average.
Unemployment rate
Hobart: Brown County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Brown County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Hobart is about 4% of Brown County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Hobart Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute19.2 min avg
How Hobart residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Hobart, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 89% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 3 mi
Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB)
Regional airport · few flights357k passengers boarded in 2025
- 110 mi
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Medium hub2.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 90% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Hobart runs 90% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
33.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
210.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Hobart-Lawrence Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
90.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Brown County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Brown County, which includes Hobart, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $40,000 |
| 2024 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 11 | Hail | $50,000 |
| 2022 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $23,000 |
| 2020 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $453,000 |
| 2019 | 27 | Lakeshore Flood | $1.2M |
| 2018 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $925,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Brown County, county-wide
Hobart is about 4% of Brown County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality37 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Brown County, which includes Hobart, is typically good — 267 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
37
Good Days
267
per year
Moderate Days
87
per year
Unhealthy Days
7
per year
Brown County, county-wide
Hobart is about 4% of Brown County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate78°F summers, 13°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Hobart has mild summers (avg high 78°F) and very cold winters (avg low 13°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
53°/34°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
78°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
57°/39°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
28°/13°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
31.6"
Annual Snowfall
61.3"
Hot Days/Year
6
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
151
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
126
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°F | 10°F | 1.38" |
| Feb | 29°F | 13°F | 1.20" |
| Mar | 40°F | 23°F | 1.96" |
| Apr | 53°F | 34°F | 3.00" |
| May | 66°F | 46°F | 3.48" |
| Jun | 76°F | 55°F | 4.11" |
| Jul | 81°F | 60°F | 3.62" |
| Aug | 78°F | 58°F | 3.34" |
| Sep | 71°F | 50°F | 3.16" |
| Oct | 57°F | 39°F | 2.65" |
| Nov | 43°F | 28°F | 1.97" |
| Dec | 30°F | 17°F | 1.74" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Hobart
Uninsured
3.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Hobart's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
St Marys Hospital Medical Ctr
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.2 mi away · Green Bay
St Vincent Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.3 mi away · Green Bay
Bellin Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.4 mi away · Green Bay
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Hobart
Hobart's student/teacher ratio is 16.2:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 50.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
50.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Hobart (within 15 miles)
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
12.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 6,341 students · in-state tuition $8,985 · 57% graduate · median earnings $56,401 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,662 students · in-state tuition $46,696 · 72% graduate · median earnings $62,317 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 372 students · in-state tuition $31,949 · 88% graduate · median earnings $78,273 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Ice Age National Scenic Trail, 78 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Hobart
Hobart has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Ice Age National Scenic Trail (78 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
78 mi awayPublic Libraries in Hobart
Oneida Community Library
201 Elm St., Oneida
Cities Near Hobart
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Hobart FAQ
Is Hobart, Wisconsin affordable?⌄
Hobart's median rent is $1,278/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $103,440/year. Median home value is $414,000.
Is Hobart, Wisconsin safe?⌄
Hobart's violent crime rate was 33 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 211 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Hobart, Wisconsin?⌄
Brown County, which includes Hobart, has an unemployment rate of 2.9%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Hobart, Wisconsin?⌄
The cost of living in Hobart is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,278/month and median household income is $103,440/year. The median home value is $414,000. About 35% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Hobart, Wisconsin?⌄
The average commute in Hobart is 19 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from