Hoboken, New Jersey

New Jersey community balancing growth and livability

Northeast New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

70.5

C-

out of 100

Overview

Hoboken is a New Jersey city with a population of approximately 57,010, part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $899,212. Median household income is $168,137.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 57,010 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $899,212 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $168,137 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 37.4 minutes
  • Part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

57,010

Source: Census ACS

$899,212

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$168,137

Source: Census ACS

37.4 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

97

Source: Walk Score

190 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Hudson County (county-level results)

63%
35%
Democrat 144,765
Republican 79,913
Leans D+28.1

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 22.8/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 51.5/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 20.6/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 65/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 97/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 52.5/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 70.5

Location

Hoboken, NJ (40.7445, -74.0329)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.