The Town FilesHobart, Washington
Community in King County · population 6,767 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $950,300
- Household income
- $160,536
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 77°
- Snow a year
- 19 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 47.1
Hobart is a community of 6,767 people in King County, Washington. The median home is worth $950,300, above the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks better for families than 95% of Washington towns, more upscale than 90% of Washington towns, better for retirees than 77% of Washington towns.
How Hobart ranks
Percentile among Washington towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Washington towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hobart is worth $950,300, above the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 5.9 times the median household income of $160,536, which is more affordable than 33% of Washington towns. Median rent is $2,726 a month. 95.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hobart | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $950,300 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $2,726 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $160,536 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.9× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 95.2% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hobart
| People | Hobart | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.1 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.0% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 20.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.9% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.5% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.9% | — |
| Work from home | 23.0% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 36.0 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.7% | 93.9% |
Weather in Hobart
July highs average 77.0°F and January lows 33.0°F. About 59.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 18.6 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 5 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 70 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Hobart since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Washington town. The strongest, an F0, struck on August 18, 1964 about 7.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 18, 1964.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on June 8, 1972.
Severe weather in King County since 1996
King County has been included in 35 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Flood | DR-4906: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| December 12, 2025 | Flood | EM-3629: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 28, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4775: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 10, 2022 | Fire | FM-5455: Bolt Creek Fire |
| April 23, 2020 | Flood | DR-4539: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in King County
King County had 1,449,785 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $132,279 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Hobart itself the ACS puts it at 1.9%.
Towns near Hobart
- Maple Valley, WA3.4 mi · 28,013 people · home $724,700
- Mirrormont, WA3.4 mi · 3,858 people · home $973,900
- Maple Heights-Lake Desire, WA4.5 mi · 3,873 people · home $876,200
- Covington, WA5.7 mi · 20,777 people · home $637,300
- East Renton Highlands, WA5.8 mi · 11,937 people · home $778,700
- Black Diamond, WA6.7 mi · 4,697 people · home $779,100
- Fairwood, WA6.9 mi · 19,396 people · home $733,200
- Lake Morton-Berrydale, WA7.1 mi · 10,474 people · home $714,200
Hobart questions
Is Hobart, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hobart scores better for retirees than 77% of Washington towns and quieter than 75%. 21.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.1).
How much does a house cost in Hobart?
The median owner-occupied home in Hobart is valued at $950,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $160,536, so homes cost about 5.9 times income. Median rent is $2,726 a month.
What is the weather like in Hobart?
July highs average 77.0°F and January lows 33.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 59.7 inches of precipitation a year and 18.6 inches of snow.
Does Hobart get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Hobart since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on August 18, 1964. The typical Washington town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)