Hobart, Indiana
Convenient to I-65 and the Chicago Southland job centers, with affordable prices and a lakeside downtown.
Hobart is an established lakeside community built around Lake George, convenient to I-65 and the Chicago Southland job centers. It offers affordable home prices, around a $236,000 median, and a historic downtown on the water, which makes it a practical, character-rich option for commuters and value-focused buyers alike.
Photo: South Shore TourismWhy people move to Hobart
Schools in Hobart
Hobart is served by the School City of Hobart, feeding into Hobart High School, home of the Brickies. The Brickies compete in the Northwest Crossroads Conference and carry one of Indiana’s most storied high-school football traditions, with the program and its historic stadium, the Brickyard, central to local identity.
View homes by school zoneGetting to Chicago and around NWI
Hobart is approximately 33 miles from downtown Chicago, with a typical peak commute of 35–45 minutes via I-65. Its location also puts the Chicago Southland job centers within easy reach. There is no South Shore Line station in Hobart.
Parks, trails, and outdoor life
Lake George sits at the center of Hobart, with a lakefront, Festival Park, and trails in and around the historic downtown. Deep River Waterpark, a Lake County Parks facility, is a major regional summer draw, and Deep River County Park with the historic John Wood’s Grist Mill adds trails and pioneer-era history. The Indiana Dunes are a short drive north.
Photo: South Shore TourismDining, shopping, and weekends
Downtown Hobart, on the shore of Lake George, has a walkable historic core with independent restaurants, coffee shops, and seasonal events along Main Street and the lakefront. Summer kicks off with the four-day Lakefront Festival at Festival Park, which opens Thursday evening and is best known for the Dam Duck Race and the Dam Duck Tape & Cardboard Regatta, followed by a summer concert series and Movies in the Park. Come fall, County Line Orchard, just off Route 6, draws crowds for apple-picking, cider, and pumpkins, while the Albanese Candy Factory on US-30, home of its famous gummi candies, is a year-round favorite. Everyday retail and national dining concentrate along the US-30 corridor near Southlake Mall, a few minutes south.
Popular neighborhoods and price ranges
Hobart’s housing stock ranges from historic homes near downtown and Lake George to mid-century and newer subdivisions on the edges toward Deep River and the US-30 corridor, generally at affordable price points. Buyers find character close to the lake and more space in the outer neighborhoods.
The Hobart real estate market
Hobart blends an affordable price profile with something most value markets lack: a genuine lakeside downtown on Lake George. Its I-65 access puts Chicago and the Southland job centers within easy reach, which broadens its commuter appeal. The median sits around $236,000, among the most affordable in the region, while still offering historic character near the lake. Inventory ranges from older homes near downtown and the water to mid-century and newer subdivisions on the edges. For buyers who want character and water access at an accessible price, Hobart is a strong value play.
Data: Redfin, 2025. Updated quarterly.
See recently sold homes near HobartCost of living in Hobart
Hobart is one of the more affordable communities profiled here, with a median around $236,000. Lake County’s effective property tax rate of about 0.92% keeps annual property taxes modest, roughly $2,200 on a median-priced home before homestead deductions. I-65 access can also reduce commuting costs for Chicago- and Southland-bound workers. Utilities and everyday expenses track the Indiana average.
Estimate your monthly costs with our mortgage calculatorCommon questions about Hobart
Ready to explore homes in Hobart?
A VIA agent familiar with Hobart can walk you through current listings, local neighborhoods, and what the real costs look like before you commit to a showing. No pressure, just a conversation.
Search homes in Hobart