At a Glance
Median Income
$176,943
$108,075 per capita
Home Value
$872,100
Zillow: $839,050
Median Rent
$2,819/mo
23.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
147/100K
1,242/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
83.1%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.2%
6.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Hoboken Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hoboken's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hoboken a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hoboken residents earn a median household income of $176,943 , which is 135% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $108,075. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,208 business establishments, including 1,717 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hoboken is $872,100 , 209% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $839,050. Median rent is $2,819/month, with 23.5% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
Hoboken reports 147 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,242/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
83.1% of adults in Hoboken hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(147% above the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hoboken has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population58,340
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density46,672/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$176,943
Per Capita$108,075
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$65,736M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,825
Housing
B+
Home Value$872,100
Rent$2,819
Ownership34.1%
Zillow$839,050
Housing Units30,211
Rent Burden23.5%
Crime
F
Violent147/100K
Property1,242/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault117/100K
Burglary136/100K
Health
Obesity23.2%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking6.4%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death6,244/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation36 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+83.1%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+32.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute37 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations30
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Hoboken was founded in 1849.
The median home in Hoboken was built in 1971.
37.6% of residents use public transit to commute.
34.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 1,717 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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