New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Hoboken is a mid-size city in New Jersey with a population of 58,340. Residents earn $176,943 per year, which is 135% above the national average.
Based on current data, Hoboken receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Hoboken offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hoboken is $176,943, which is significantly higher than the national average — 135% above $75,149. This places Hoboken among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Hoboken is $872,100, making it a premium housing market at 209% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,819 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Hoboken is below the national average at 280 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,938 per 100,000, near the national average.
Hoboken is a highly educated community — 83.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Hoboken experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches, including 28.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 72.5% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 27.5% |
| 105% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $176,943 |
| 135% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $108,075 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,825 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $95,813 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.9% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 19,208 |
| County GDP | $65,736M |
| Restaurants | 1,717 |
| Healthcare | 1,603 |
| Retail | 2,080 |
| Manufacturing | 335 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,434 |
| 198% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.20% |
| Commute Time | 37.3 min |
| Work from Home | 34.2% |
| Census Median | $872,100 |
| 209% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $839,050 |
| Median List Price | $1,399,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,399,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $877 |
| Homes Sold | 27 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.8% |
| Price Drops | 4.4% |
| Inventory | 68 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,819 |
| 142% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $3,887 |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 34.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,434 |
| 198% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.20% |
| Obesity | 23.2% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.1% |
| Heart Disease | 3.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.8% |
| Asthma | 8.4% |
| COPD | 3.0% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.0% |
| Depression | 15.3% |
| Mental Distress | 12.7% |
| Physical Distress | 9.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.0% |
| Premature Death | 6,244/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 100.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,603 |
| Total Violent | 279.5/100K |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 3.8/100K |
| Robbery | 103.2/100K |
| Assault | 172.6/100K |
| Total Property | 1,938.0/100K |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 238.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,615.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 84.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.4 inches |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 46,672/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7453°N, 74.0279°W |
| County FIPS | 34017 |
Winner: Democrat by 28.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 83.1% |
| 147% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 46,672/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 30 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 30 |
| Public Libraries | 25 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,603 |
| Restaurants | 1,717 |
| Retail Stores | 2,080 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Avg Commute | 37.3 min |
| Work from Home | 34.2% |