
Is Hobart a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
0 Registered Offenders Nearby
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers discussed a possible property-damage crash near Main Street involving a maroon Dodge Caravan associated with an organization vehicle, and a unit was sent to take a report. | Main St, Andes, NY 13731 | Traffic |
| Jul 10, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS were dispatched to a possible motor vehicle crash detected by an iPhone along State Highway 30 near a specific address in the Andes area. Initial attempts to contact people at the scene reportedly did not make contact. | NY-30, Andes, NY 13731 | Traffic |
| Jul 10, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a restaurant near Main Street in Andes for a reported ongoing harassment incident. A caller reported that a man entered the restaurant and yelled at him and said he would wait outside in a black pickup truck for officers to arrive. | Main St, Andes, NY 13731 | Disturbance |
| Jul 4, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers coordinated a priority response near Weaver Avenue in Andes for a reported missing 11-year-old boy who was lost in nearby woods. Multiple law units and a forest ranger were directed to the area, and the caller later reported that the child had been found. | Weaver Ave, Andes, NY 13731 | Missing Person |
| Jul 4, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS were dispatched twice to the area near Coulter Road for a possible motor vehicle crash triggered by an iPhone crash-detection alert, with no successful contact with the caller reported. | Coulter Rd, Andes, NY 13731 | Traffic |
| Jul 2, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a possible medical emergency at a location near Wolf Hollow Road involving a driver or patient. Ambulance 171 was dispatched and arrived on scene. Details about the patient's condition were not provided. | Wolf Hollow Rd, Andes, NY 13731 | Medical Emergency |
| Jun 30, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to the area of Main Street in the village of Andes, possibly near Stamford, for a reported two-vehicle crash causing property damage after one vehicle apparently struck a parked car. Both vehicles were reported to still be at the scene. | Main St, Andes, NY 13731 | Traffic |
| Jun 27, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of an injured raccoon near Main Street in Andes. The caller believed the animal’s back was broken and requested that an officer respond to put it down after wildlife officials were reportedly unavailable. | Main St, Andes, NY 13731 | Animal Complaint |
| Jun 23, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a deputy was dispatched to a reported car-versus-deer collision near Main Street in Andes, New York, associated with incident number 0598. | Main St, Andes, NY 13731 | Traffic |
| Jun 21, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a non-emergency 911 complaint in the area of Delaware Avenue and Main Street in Andes. | Main St & Delaware Ave, Andes, NY 13731 | Suspicious Activity |
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Nearby neighborhoods
Overview
Hobart is a remote, rural neighborhood in Stamford, NY, with very low population density and a quiet atmosphere. It features historic homes mostly built before 1940 and some built between 1970 and 1999.
Vacancy rates are high at 37.3%, partly due to seasonal occupancy, which may reflect vacation home use or market conditions.
Quick Facts
| Population Density | Less crowded than 93.0% of U.S. neighborhoods |
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Housing market and real estate character
Hobart's housing consists mainly of medium to small single-family homes and small apartment buildings, with many residences built before 1940 and some between 1970 and 1999.
| Owner Occupied | Majority owner occupied |
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| Housing Type | Medium to small single-family homes and small apartment buildings |
| Housing Age | Many homes built before 1940, some 1970-1999 |
| Seasonal Occupancy | 28.8% |
What buyers will notice right away
Families & Lifestyle
Hobart is attractive to retirees and families, offering a quiet, rural setting with a mix of educated seniors and other age groups.
| Retiree-Friendly Rank in NY | More retiree-friendly than 97.7% of NY neighborhoods |
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Demographics
| Executive, Management, Professional Occupations | 39.4% |
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| English Speakers | 94.0% of households |
| Spanish Speakers | 2.9% |
| Top Ancestries | German (23.8%), Irish (19.3%), English (15.2%), Italian (12.8%), Polish (5.4%) |
| Unique Ancestries | Dutch (3.6%), Austrian (1.0%) |
Commute
Most residents have short commutes, with many driving alone or walking to work.
Hobart offers very short commutes and a mix of transportation modes, typical for a rural neighborhood.
| Main Commute Time | Under 15 minutes |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 64.3% |
| Carpool Rate | 11.4% |
| Walk to Work Rate | 6.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hobart a good place for retirees?
Yes, it is more retiree-friendly than 97.7% of New York neighborhoods due to its quietness, safety, and housing options.
What is the vacancy rate in Hobart?
The vacancy rate is 37.3%, higher than 97.2% of U.S. neighborhoods, partly due to seasonal occupancy.