How long is the commute from Hobbs, NM?
Workers who live in Hobbs, NM take an average of 23.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
2.2% of workers walk to work.
2.3% work from home.
4.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.8 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 2.3%
- Households without a car
- 4.7%
How people in Hobbs get to work
| Means of transportation | Hobbs | Lea County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.1% (±3.7 points) | 75.6% | 73.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 18.5% (±3.5 points) | 18.0% | 9.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 0.3% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.2% (±1.3 points) | 1.4% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.6 points) | 1.0% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.3% (±1.0 points) | 3.7% | 12.2% | 15.1% |
In Hobbs, the average commute is not measurably different from Lea County (24.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from New Mexico (23.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Hobbs, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lea County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from New Mexico (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lea County, Hobbs ranks 3 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 95 of 195.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hobbs
| Vehicles available | Hobbs | Lea County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% (±1.8 points) | 4.3% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.6% (±4.6 points) | 29.1% | 33.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.5% (±3.5 points) | 35.9% | 36.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.2% (±3.2 points) | 30.7% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Hobbs, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lea County (4.3%).
It is not measurably different from New Mexico (5.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Hobbs
| Hobbs | Lea County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.3% (±1.0 points) | 3.7% (±1.1 points) | 12.2% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.7% (±2.0 points) | 93.8% (±1.2 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.5% (±2.8 points) | 86.3% (±1.8 points) | 86.5% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Hobbs, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lea County (86.3%).
It is not measurably different from New Mexico (86.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Hobbs
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs | — | 23.8 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| North Hobbs | 3.7 mi | 20.5 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lovington | 18 mi | 30.9 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Eunice | 20 mi | 19.4 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Denver City | 25 mi | 20.2 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Seminole | 30 mi | 23.6 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Plains | 37 mi | 28.8 minutes (±9.3) | Not measurably different |
| Tatum | 37 mi | 32.2 minutes (±11.7) | Not measurably different |
| Seagraves | 38 mi | 13.3 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Seagraves, TX (13.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lea County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tatum | 32.2 minutes (±11.7) |
| 2 | Lovington | 30.9 minutes (±6.6) |
| 3 | Hobbs | 23.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 4 | North Hobbs | 20.5 minutes (±3.6) |
| 5 | Eunice | 19.4 minutes (±6.4) |
| 6 | Jal | 18.0 minutes (±5.1) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Hobbs
How long is the average commute in Hobbs?
Workers who live in Hobbs, NM take an average of 23.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hobbs without a car?
4.7% of households in Hobbs have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hobbs?
2.3% (±1.0 points) of workers who live in Hobbs worked from home, and 86.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hobbs city, New Mexico
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hobbs city, New Mexico
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hobbs city, New Mexico
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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