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Hobart, IN

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Delight in suburban convenience and small-town charm near Chicago

Suburban Historic Growing Peaceful Convenient Welcoming Close-Knit Quaint Charming Family-Friendly

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.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Hobart, IN is $498 for a studio, $1,085 for one bedroom, $1,276 for two bedrooms, and $1,318 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hobart has increased by 3.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,085/month
862 Sq Ft
House
$1,509/month
734 Sq Ft
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Transportation

35

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

41

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Ridge View Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-5

560 Students

7
out of 10

Joan Martin Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-5

501 Students

6
out of 10

Liberty Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-5

423 Students

6
out of 10

John I Meister Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

346 Students

5
out of 10

Hobart Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

917 Students

5
out of 10

River Forest Elementary School

Public

Grades 6-8

379 Students

3
out of 10

Hobart High School

Public

Grades PK & 9-12

1,306 Students

6
out of 10

River Forest Jr-Sr High School

Public

Grades 9-12

532 Students

2
out of 10

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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 2025.