Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Hobart, IL
$250,000Median listing price
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About Hobart
Hobart is a city on the Deep River and Lake George with a genuine brick Main Street downtown and a lake-cottage heritage. Housing mixes affordable older homes near downtown, lake cottages around Lake George, and newer subdivisions on the edges.



Home prices in Hobart
The median listing price in Hobart is $250,000.
Top places in Hobart
- Downtown Hobart Main Street
- Lake George
- Festival Park
- Deep River County Park and the historic Grist Mill area (nearby).
- Hobart Historical Society Museum.
- Robinson Lake and the city's trail system.
Commuting from Hobart
- No commuter rail station in town; nearest South Shore Line access is in Gary (Miller) or Portage/Ogden Dunes.
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago: ~45–60 minutes (approximate; longer with traffic).
Hobart FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Hobart, IL?
The median listing price in Hobart is $250,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Hobart, IL?
No commuter rail station in town; nearest South Shore Line access is in Gary (Miller) or Portage/Ogden Dunes.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.