At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$133,788 per capita
Home Value
$1,032,800
Zillow: $2,201,022
Median Rent
$2,375/mo
17.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
83/100K
306/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
81.0%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.2%
5.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ho-Ho-Kus a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
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 1.9% (47% 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 83 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 306/100K.
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 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,230
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density2,431/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born15.1%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$133,788
Unemployment1.9%
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
F
Violent83/100K
Property306/100K
Health
Obesity22.2%
Diabetes5.4%
Smoking5.6%
Heart Disease3.3%
Premature Death4,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI40 (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.
12.9% 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.
4.8% of the population has a disability.
15.1% 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.