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What It Is Like to Retire in Hobbs

Hobbs is located in Lea County, in the southeastern corner of New Mexico, less than 4 miles from the Texas border. Its diverse population of about 38,000, has increased about 31% from the 2000 census. The town was incorporated in 1929, following the discovery of oil in 1927, with the area still known for its oil and natural gas reserves. Today, Hobbs is home to schools of higher education including the University of the Southwest, and New Mexico Junior College, and is the headquarters of the Soaring Society of America and many glider pilots. Photos in the public domain of Hobbs Public Library and Lea County Courthouse located in Lovington, courtesy of Wikipedia and AllenS.
 

Where to Retire in Hobbs and Home Prices

Zillow reports the median home value was $174,508 in late 2020.
 

What Is Special about Hobbs

Hobbs offers a lot of outdoor recreation with parks, a 27-hole golf facility owned by the city and offering an 18-hole championship course along with a 9-hole par 3 course. CORE is the town's Center of Recreational Excellence and features swimming pools, gym, track, pickleball, basketball and turf sports. The town is also popular with soaring and glider planes for both pilots and spectators.
 

What Is Not Special about Hobbs

Hobbs is a bit isolated with no large city nearby. Lubbock, Texas, is about 100 miles away, and Albuquerque is about 260 miles away; summers are hot; crime rate is high.
 

Who Will Like Retirement in Hobbs

Hobbs offers an active community center and a variety of programs for seniors including activities and health programs, transportation and meals. There is also a library, a hospital and two small colleges with many sporting events to attend.
 

Local Economy Is Driven by

Mining, quarrying, oil and gas extraction are still important to the economy in Hobbs, along with education and health care services.
 

Climate and Physical Environment

The January average temperature is about 42 degrees, with July's average about 82 degrees.
 

Restaurants & Cultural Scene

Hobbs offers a variety of restaurants; The Western Heritage Museum is located here along with the Center for the Arts and Zia Park Casino.
 

Crime

The crime rate in Hobbs is above the U.S. average.
 

Medical Facilities

Lea Regional Medical Center is located here.
 

Transportation

Hobbs Express provides local transportation; Lea County Regional Airport is located here, and the nearest International airport is in El Paso, Texas about 225 miles away; Hobbs is not considered to be a walkable town.
 

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Hobbs Senior Center

 

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