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Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Bergen County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
4,230 Population 2,431/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $133,788 per capita
$1,032,800 Home Value $2,201,022 Zillow
$2,375 Median Rent 17.7% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$1,032,800 home value, $2,375/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
81.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$250,001
233% above
$133,788 per capita
Home Value
$1,032,800
266% above
Zillow: $2,201,022
Median Rent
$2,375/mo
104% above
17.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
489/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
81.0%
140% above
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.2%
31% below
5.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
282 sunny days/yr

How Ho-Ho-Kus Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ho-Ho-Kus's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
333%
Home Value
366%
Rent
204%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
240%
Unemployment
36%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ho-Ho-Kus a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ho-Ho-Kus residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $133,788. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,016 business establishments, including 2,730 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ho-Ho-Kus is $1,032,800 , 266% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,201,022. Median rent is $2,375/month, with 17.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Safety & Crime

Ho-Ho-Kus reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 489/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

81.0% of adults in Ho-Ho-Kus hold a bachelor's degree or higher (140% above the national average). 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ho-Ho-Kus has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population4,230
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density2,431/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$133,788
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$105,805M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,551

Housing

A
Home Value$1,032,800
Rent$2,375
Ownership91.0%
Zillow$2,201,022
Housing Units1,561
Rent Burden17.7%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property489/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary171/100K

Health

Obesity22.2%
Diabetes5.4%
Smoking5.6%
Heart Disease3.3%
Premature Death4,472/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation119 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+81.0%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+42.3%
School Score7.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute36 min
Broadband98.4%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries63

Did You Know?

Ho-Ho-Kus was founded in 1905.
The median home in Ho-Ho-Kus was built in 1955.
13.0% of residents use public transit to commute.
29.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 2,730 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.