Beaumont, TX vs Hobbs, NM
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Beaumont
75.5
#445 nationally
Hobbs
75.4
#463 nationally
Hobbs leads in crime level (21.7 vs 31.2). Hobbs leads in walk score (39 vs 31). Beaumont leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 24 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Beaumont, TX | Hobbs, NM |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#445) | 75.4 (#463) |
| Population | 112,193 | 39,386 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $174,566 | $216,854 |
| Median Household Income | $53,745 | $63,804 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 31.2 | 21.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.9 | R+61.6 |
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75.5 Score
Beaumont, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$174,566
Population
112,193
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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75.4 Score
Hobbs, NM
Small New Mexico city with local appeal
Median Home
$216,854
Population
39,386
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Southwest
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