Hobbs, New Mexico

Small New Mexico city with local appeal

Southwest Hobbs, NM Metro

WhereAtHome Score

75.4

C

out of 100

Overview

Hobbs is a New Mexico city with a population of approximately 39,386, part of the Hobbs, NM metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $216,854. Median household income is $63,804.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 39,386 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $216,854 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $63,804 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 24 minutes
  • Part of the Hobbs, NM metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

39,386

Source: Census ACS

$216,854

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$63,804

Source: Census ACS

24 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

39

Source: Walk Score

93 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Lea County (county-level results)

19%
80%
Democrat 3,930
Republican 16,997
Leans R+61.6

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 94.7/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 81/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 60.8/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 20/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 39/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 48.1/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 75.4

Location

Hobbs, NM (32.7222, -103.1372)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.