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Hobbs, New Mexico

Introduction to Hobbs, New Mexico

Hobbs, New Mexico, in Lea county, is 74 miles NW of Odessa, Texas and 206 miles E of El Paso, Texas. The city has a population of 28,657.

Hobbs History

Hobbs was named after James Isaac Hobbs and his wife Fannie, who were among the first people to settle in this area.

Hobbs and nearby Attractions

  • Western Heritage Museum and Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame
  • Dal Paso Center
  • Lea County Museum
  • Bottomless Lakes State Park
  • Heritage Square
  • Living Desert State Park

Things To Do In Hobbs

Popular local shopping centers include the Broadmoor Shopping Center and the Downtown Mini Mall. Parks like Washington Park, Harry McAdams State Park, Bensing Park and Humble Park offer facilities for various recreational opportunities.

Hobbs Transportation

Lubbock International is the nearest major airport.

Hobbs Higher Education

Higher studies can be pursued at the College of the Southwest, New Mexico Junior College, Odessa College, Midland College and Texas Tech University.

High Points

Hobbs strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyHobbs Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyHobbs Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyHobbs Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Hobbs Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Hobbs, NM

Comparing Hobbs to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity910
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Senior Citizens53
Age of the Population33
Female Share of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults25
People Above Poverty13
People in Middle Class or Better14
Median Family Income16

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times108
Working at Home64
Public Transportation Use15
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents106
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Housing Recently Built54
People Living Alone44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing41
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime22
Low Violent Crime12

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