Hoboken is a city in New Jersey with about 58,340 residents. Hoboken was founded in 1849 and sits in Hudson County. The median age is 31.9 and the median household income is $176,943. Homes carry a median value of $872,100, and about 34% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (64.8%). Around 83% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 37 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Housing
Property report
Median home value
$872,100
Median gross rent
$2,819/mo
Owner-occupied
34.1%
Median year built
1975
Households
27,654
Avg. household size
2.04
Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.
Education
Schools
Schools: Average
Hoboken has 8 public schools — 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.
Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading73%
Math53%
% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.
Hoboken High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Hoboken Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Elysian Charter School of HobokenElementarycharter
Hoboken Dual Language Charter SchoolElementarycharter
Joseph F Brandt Elementary SchoolElementary
Thomas G. Connors Elementary SchoolElementary
Wallace Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Hoboken Charter SchoolOthercharter
Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.
Safety
Crime
violent crime62% below national
Hoboken148
New Jersey228
United States386
↑ 1% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime26% below national
Hoboken1,446
New Jersey1,548
United States1,952
↑ 16% higher than 2019
2019–2023
Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Hoboken Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).
Environment
Environmental hazards
Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Hoboken.
Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.
Risk
Natural disaster risk
Relatively High
Top hazards · Hudson County
Coastal floodingVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.
Context
Neighborhood info
Hoboken is in Hudson County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.
Hoboken was founded in 1849 and sits in Hudson County. Elevation ~8 m.
Map of Hoboken
Hoboken, NJ
Where Hoboken is
Historic places
21 on the National Register of Historic Places.
Firemen's MonumentEngine Company No. 2Engine Company No. 3Engine Company No. 4Engine Company No. 5Engine Company No. 6Engine House No. 3, Truck No. 2Hoboken Land and Improvement Company Building
Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.
Common questions
Hoboken — frequently asked
What is the population of Hoboken, New Jersey?
Hoboken has a population of about 58,340, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Hoboken?
The median home value in Hoboken is $872,100, and the median gross rent is $2,819/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Hoboken safe? What is the crime rate?
Hoboken Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 148 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Hoboken face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Hudson County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including coastal flooding, cold wave, heat wave.
How many schools are in Hoboken?
Hoboken has 8 public schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Hoboken?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Hoboken. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.