Population 6,726 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in Hobart
| Period | Hobart | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.77 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.76 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.72 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Hobart average 2.72 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the Seattle area as a whole, where it has 2.60 people. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Hobart
| Period | Hobart | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.2 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.5 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.3 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.1 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Hobart skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 44.2 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Hobart
| Period | Hobart | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Hobart: 4.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 6.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people, only 13 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Hobart
Renters in Hobart
| Period | Hobart | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Hobart is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 6.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About three in ten owners (30.3%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 4.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Hobart
| Period | Hobart | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.9% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.4% of homes in Hobart are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.8 points, as it has nationally. Only three of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Hobart
| Period | Hobart | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Hobart are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1986, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the east.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Hobart
| Period | Hobart | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,249 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,707 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,427 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,477 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,228 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Hobart costs $2,477 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,228 a month since 2006–10, up 98%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 25.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Hobart
Bachelor's degrees in Hobart
| Period | Hobart | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.8% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.3% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.0% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 46.1% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +17.4 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Hobart: 46.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 17.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Hobart
| Period | Hobart | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.1% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.7% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.6% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.0% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Hobart: 96.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Hobart
| Period | Hobart | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.6% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Hobart has been low: just 1.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only four of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 3.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Hobart compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | 2.72 | 47.1 | 4.3% | 6.8% | 2.4% | 1986 | $2,477 | 46.1% | 96.0% | 1.6% |
| Maple Valley | 3.07 | 37.4 | 9.7% | 15.9% | 4.3% | 1998 | $2,447 | 48.7% | 96.3% | 4.2% |
| Ravensdale | 3.06 | 40.5 | 4.3% | 11.4% | 4.1% | 1996 | $1,729 | 44.9% | 91.5% | 2.8% |
| Covington | 3.03 | 36.8 | 11.2% | 18.4% | 6.2% | 1994 | $2,345 | 36.5% | 94.6% | 3.9% |
| Black Diamond | 2.66 | 37.7 | 6.8% | 14.3% | 4.9% | 2006 | $2,052 | 52.0% | 96.9% | 1.1% |
| Kangley | 2.74 | 45.0 | 2.5% | 6.6% | 5.1% | 1989 | $1,386 | 30.6% | 93.7% | 2.7% |
| Lake Morton-Berrydale | 2.97 | 39.9 | 8.6% | 14.0% | 2.8% | 1986 | $2,151 | 35.5% | 92.9% | 3.7% |
| Selleck | 2.45 | 47.4 | 2.9% | 6.0% | 5.7% | 1985 | $1,386 | 25.6% | 97.0% | 3.0% |
| Fairwood | 2.62 | 41.0 | 8.3% | 24.6% | 5.9% | 1982 | $2,522 | 49.6% | 95.2% | 4.9% |
| Kanaskat | 2.88 | 37.8 | 4.5% | 13.9% | 6.2% | 2004 | $1,898 | 45.1% | 92.6% | 1.6% |
| East Renton Highlands | 3.10 | 39.3 | 6.1% | 12.0% | 3.3% | 1988 | $2,818 | 51.2% | 93.7% | 5.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Hobart. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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