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Hobbs, NM
Hobbs · Lea County · NM 88240
Updated June 19, 2026 · Would You Live There?
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Verdict
$161K
Median Price
14/100
Walk Score
7/10
Schools
Score Breakdown
AAffordability
92/100
D+Safety
55/100
B-Schools
70/100
D+Quietness
50/100
ACommute
100/100
FWalkability
14/100
WYLT Score64/100
Our Take
Hobbs offers cheap homes and decent schools, but the economy is weak, public transit is virtually non‑existent, and there are environmental concerns that might bite down on quality of life.
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The Good
- ✓Very affordable housing
- ✓Good public school ratings for a rural area
- ✓Low flood risk
- ✓Family oriented community with a decent median household income
Real Talk
- !Limited job opportunities outside the oil and gas sector
- !Very little public transit and almost all errands require a car
- !Environmental concerns – rumors about nuclear waste and oilfield pollution
- !Crime rates are moderate; property crime is somewhat higher than national average
- $Higher utility and insurance costs due to rural location
- $Potential property taxes are higher than in nearby cities
- $Need for reliable car maintenance and fuel costs
Best For
Budget-conscious familiesFirst‑time home buyersRemote workers needing affordable livingPeople willing to commute to larger nearby metros
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityPoor
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Hobbs, NM
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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