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Hobart, Indiana

Introduction to Hobart, Indiana

Hobart, Indiana, in Lake county, is 6 miles SE of Gary, Indiana and 30 miles SE of Chicago, Illinois. The city is in the Gary area. There are 25,363 residents in Hobart.

Hobart History

Frederick Hobart Earle purchased land from the Native Americans living in this area in 1846, and went on to establish Hobart. He also built the first grist mill in the area. Frederick’s son, George Earle, named the area after his father. Hobart went on to be incorporated as town in 1889 and achieved cityhood in 1921.

Hobart and nearby Attractions

  • Oak Savannah trail
  • Lake George
  • Cressmoor Prairie
  • Westfield Southlake
  • Lake Michigan
  • Indiana Dunes State Park

Things To Do In Hobart

Lake George is a popular recreational spot. People come here to stroll along the riverfront. They also enjoy fishing and boating on the lake. During the summer months, musical programs are organized at Lakefront Park and also at the Revelli Bandshell. Besides this, the city also has 14 parks, two 18 hole public golf courses, basketball courts, and baseball, football, rugby, and soccer fields .

Hobart Transportation

Gary/Chicago International Airport can be reached in few minutes.

Hobart Higher Education

Ivy Tech State College and Indiana University are nearby.

High Points

Hobart strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 7%Hobart Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 10%Hobart Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 13%Hobart Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 13%Hobart Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 13%Hobart Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 13%Hobart People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Hobart, IN

Comparing Hobart to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population88
Senior Citizens86
Well-Paid Single Men69
Well-Paid Single Women69
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Racial Diversity310

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better79
Median Family Income69
College Educated Adults28

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use510
Short Commute Times54
Working at Home46
Walking and Biking to Work37

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes82
Affordability of Rents61
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
People Living Alone54
Housing Recently Built36
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24

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