Livability Score

83
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (21) A+
Gateway Cafe
Coffee Shop
America's Cup
Coffee Shop
Kung Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
Gong Cha
Coffee Shop
Duck Sweet Shop & C-Store
Coffee Shop
Pierce Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bwè Kafe
Coffee Shop
Bluestone Lane
Coffee Shop
Tosti
Coffee Shop
Empire Coffee & Tea Co.
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Little Grocery
Coffee Shop
Pour Amor
Coffee Shop
Empanadas Cafe
Coffee Shop
La Bouche Café
Coffee Shop
Black Rail Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sunnyside Cafe & Eatery
Coffee Shop
Green Pear Cafe
Coffee Shop
Joboken
Coffee Shop
Green Paradise
Coffee Shop
Modcup Coffee
Coffee Shop
Busy Bee Organics
Coffee Shop
Bwe Kafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (8) A+
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Hoboken Fire Department Museum
Museum
JFK Stadium
Stadium
Hoboken Historical Museum
Museum
Monroe Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Frank Sinatra's Birthplace
Attraction
Birch Hoboken
Nightclub
Bow Tie Cinemas
Cinema
Firefighters' Memorial Park
Water Park
The Amph
Theatre Arts
The Glade
Theatre Arts
Little island
Attraction
Little island
Attraction
Little island
Attraction
Pier 55
Attraction
Golf
Attraction
Whitney Museum of American Art
Museum
Fireboat John J. Harvey
Attraction
303 Gallery
Art Gallery
Lightship Frying Pan
Attraction
David Zwirner
Art Gallery
Chelsea Market
Attraction
Paula Cooper Gallery
Art Gallery
Ground Zero Museum Workshop
Museum
Lisson Gallery
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (92) A+
Pita Pit
Fast Food
Village Market
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Bagels on the Hudson
Deli
Hoboken Hot Bagels
Deli
Vito's & Son Deli
Deli
Mikie Squared
Bar
The Brooklyn Bagels
Deli
O'Bagel
Deli
Piki Poke
Fast Food
Farside
Bar
Chicken Factory
Fast Food
Medley
Fast Food
Lisa's Italian Deli
Deli
Finnegan's
Bar
Finnegan’s
Bar
Grubbs Take Away
Fast Food
Moran's Pub
Bar
Jungle Juice
Fast Food
Yash Liquors
Alcohol
Jun's Macaron & Gelato
Sweets
Ben & Jerry's
Sweets
Jungle Juice
Beverages
Qdoba
Fast Food
Hoboken General Store Deli
Deli
Fitness (21) A+
SMT Center
Community Centre
Surya Yoga Academy
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
The Maxx Challenge
Gym
Diamond Gymnastics
Gym
Align Pilates & Wellness
Gym
Elevate Movement & Wellness
Gym
IMX Pilates & Fitness
Gym
Project Sculpt
Gym
Local Barre
Gym
UFC Gym
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Urban Souls
Gym
Pavana Yoga
Gym
Roller Rink Park
Community Centre
New York Sports Club
Gym
Prime Cycle
Gym
Hudson Yoga Project
Gym
Impower Pilates
Gym
Fit Foundry
Gym
Bruce D. Walter Recreation Center
Community Centre
Centre for Social Innovation
Community Centre
Newport Swim & Fitness
Gym
Refine Method West Village
Gym
Groceries (19) A+
BB Gourmet
Grocery Store
Café UniBread
Bakery
Fresh Picked
Grocery Store
Old German Bakery
Bakery
Acme
Grocery Store
Sweet Cupcakes
Bakery
Giorgio Pasticceria Italiana
Bakery
Aspen Marketplace
Grocery Store
Quality Greens
Health Food
Basic Foods
Grocery Store
Prato Bakery
Bakery
Kings
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Natural & Plus
Grocery Store
Carlo's Bake Shop
Bakery
Baking Mama
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Mis Sueno Polleria
Butcher
Giovanni's Little Market
Grocery Store
Salem & Sons
Bakery
Acme
Grocery Store
C-Town
Grocery Store
Fine Fair
Grocery Store
Vidalia y Quisqueya Deli & Grocery
Grocery Store
Universal Market
Grocery Store
Parks (55) A+
Elysian Park
Park
Sybil’s Cave
Park
Stevens Park
Park
Castle Point Park
Park
Hudson Park
Park
Sinatra Park
Park
Maxwell Place Lawn
Park
Church Square Park
Park
Columbus Park
Park
Maxwell Place Park
Park
Pier C Park
Park
Hudson River Waterfront Walkway
Park
Shipyard Park
Park
Legion Park
Park
West Hoboken Relisancy Park
Park
ShopRite Park
Park
Pier A Park
Park
Shipyard Piers
Park
Madison Street Park
Park
Erie–Lackawanna Park
Park
Harborside Park
Park
Viaduct Park
Park
Riverview Park
Park
1600 Park
Park
Washington Park
Park
Shops (123) A+
Seven One Eight Beauty Bar
Beauty
Alba Boutique
Clothing
Moonlight Spa
Beauty
Modern Nails & Spa
Beauty
Milano Designer Imports
Clothing
Hunter Douglas by Interior Motif
Interior Decoration
Night Flowers
Florist
Show Nail & Spa
Beauty
Nail Street
Beauty
Dekalash
Beauty
Hoboken Barbershop
Hairdresser
Unik Wax
Beauty
Fleet Feet
Shoes
Big Fun Toys
Toys
Warby Parker
Optician
Hoboken Mini Mart
Convenience Store
Fancy Nail Spa
Beauty
Hoboken Pet
Pets
Flash Tech
Electronics
Washington General Store
Gift Shop
Symposia Bookstore
Books
Hot Looks Salon
Hairdresser
aXd Boutique
Clothing
Spesh
Hairdresser
Hoboken Daily News
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 52.7% take public transportation in Hoboken.
Public Transit Stops (45)
Stops & Stations
A+
Washington Street at 7th Street
Bus Stop
Washington Street at 8th Street
Bus Stop
Washington Street at 9th Street
Bus Stop
Washington Street at 6th Street
Bus Stop
Washington Street at 5th Street
Bus Stop
Washington Street at 10th Street
Bus Stop
Willow Avenue at 7th Street
Bus Stop
Willow Ave at 9th Street
Bus Stop
Clinton Street at 7th Street
Bus Stop
Washington Street at 4th Street
Bus Stop
Clinton Street at 9th Street
Bus Stop
Willow Avenue at 5th Street
Bus Stop
Washington Street at 11th Street
Bus Stop
Clinton Street at 5th Street
Bus Stop
Washington Street at 3rd Street
Bus Stop
Willow Avenue at 4th Street
Bus Stop
Washington Street at 12th Street
Bus Stop
Willow Avenue at 11th Street
Bus Stop
River Street + 3rd Street
Bus Stop
Clinton Street at 11th Street
Bus Stop
Clinton Street at 3rd Street/St. Mary's Medical Center
Bus Stop
River Street + 2nd Street
Bus Stop
Washington Street at 2nd Street
Bus Stop
Willow Ave at 13th Street
Bus Stop
Washington Street at 13th Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
52.7%
A+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Hoboken is 192/100 - which is 59% higher than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime A-

Hoboken crime rates are 1,702 per 100k, which is 5% higher than New Jersey
Property Crime
1,547 crimes per 100k
B-
Violent Crime
155 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment A+

The median income in Hoboken is $153,438 - which is 108% higher than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$153,438
A+
Unemployment Rate
2.5%
A
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health A

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (41)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Washington Footcare
Doctor
Dental Arts
Dentist
Medical Arts
Doctor
Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Dentist
Terry Schwarzwald, D.M.D.
Dentist
Hoboken Family Dental
Dentist
S&L Dental
Dentist
Riverside Pediatric Group
Doctor
Stevens Campus Police
Police
Dental Oral Surgery
Dentist
Gerstenfield Dental
Dentist
Hoboken Orthodontics
Dentist
Better Life Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Marian Farag, D.M.D.
Dentist
Georgw J. Kyreakakis, M.D. Obstetrics & Gynecology
Doctor
Anthony J. Kyreakakis, M.D. Cardiology
Doctor
Hoboken Rescue Company Number 1
Fire Station
Willow Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Prompt MD Family Practice
Clinic
Dental Associates of Hoboken
Dentist
CityMD
Clinic
Hoboken University Medical Center
Hospital
Obgyn Associates
Doctor
Hoboken Dental Group
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing A

Hoboken home prices are $759,800 - which is 140% higher than New Jersey
Home Price
$759,800
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
18%
A+
Home Affordability
5x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools A+

The Hoboken graduation rate is 93% - which is 8% higher than New Jersey
School Test Scores
58%
D+
High School Grad. Rates
93%
A+
Elementary Schools (15) A+
All Saints Episcopal Day School
Joseph F Brandt School
Salvatore R. Calabro
The Hudson School
Hoboken Charter School
Apple Montessori Of Hoboken
Mustard Seed School
Stevens Cooperative School
Elysian Charter School
Wallace Elementary School
Apple Montessori Schools - Hoboken
Hoboken Catholic Academy
Hoboken Montessori School
Hoboken Dual Language Charter School
Thomas G. Connors
Christa Mcauliffe School
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
Charles E. Trefurt School
Colin Powell Elementary School
Hudson Elementary School
Miftaahul Uloom Academy
Avenues The World School
Village Community School
Alfred Zampella School
Corlears School
High Schools (3) A+
The Hudson School
Hoboken Charter School
Hoboken High School
Miftaahul Uloom Academy
Avenues The World School
Humanities Preparatory Academy
Manhattan Business Academy
James Baldwin School-A School For Expeditionary Lrning
Landmark High School
Hudson High School Of Learning Technologies
Nyc Lab High School For Collaborative Studies
Nyc Museum School
M.E.T.S. Charter School
Ms 260 Clinton School Writers & Artists
Liberty High School Academy For Newcomers
Jose Marti Freshman Academy
St Josephs School For The Blind
Hs 560 City-As-School
Ps 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center
Dr Ronald Mcnair High School
High School Of Fashion Industries (The)
Winston Preparatory School
William L Dickinson High School
L R E I
Harvest Collegiate High School
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ratings C+

Hoboken has an overall rating of 68% from 18 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes
C-
User Surveys (15)
From AreaVibes
A+
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Hoboken Area Facts

  • Hoboken has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Hoboken crime rates are 5% higher than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in Hoboken is 59% higher than the New Jersey average
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Good spot to buy homes and live 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 27, 2023) Nice and quiet. Close to the city. Don’t have to worry about crime. Despite the hearsay about parking, I find parking every time. People mind their business. Middle Hoboken seems to be clean. Watch out with meter maids. The weather is as cold as anywhere else in nyc and nj. The ...Read More guy who left a bad comment about Hoboken was right on restaurants (lackluster). People mind their business. I mean when you’re making okay money you want to mind your own business in hopes that others will too. This is not snobbish. This is just minding your own business. Property value goes up and the high prices keeps certain people away that don’t need to be here. Read Less
Overrated and Keeps Getting Worse 1.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 09, 2018) Hoboken used to be cool but now that Jersey City has cleaned up (and slightly more affordable there) Hoboken looks like an overpriced dump. Historically, Hoboken was and is a predominantly white bedroom community to NYC. It's also run by crooked Democrat politicians as well as th ...Read More e mafia and that's never going to change. Weather is all over the place. When it rains, the sewers overflow, and it's windy as hell at all times. It's freezing cold from December to May, especially this past year. Take your hand out of your pocket and it will immediately feel numb. All the good bars and restaurants have either closed because of high rent or been pushed out: Maxwell's, Helmer's, etc. It's completely expensive and it's probably cheaper to live in parts of Manhattan at this point. Lower Hoboken is filled with Jersey Shore trash in the winter and sanctimonious whorish women year-round. Upper Hoboken is snobby as hell. There are lot's of restaurants but the majority of them are overpriced and the food is lackluster compared to the city. The PATH has limited schedules on the weekends making it a trek to come home from the city during the night (45 minutes between trains at some points.) People just seem surly and miserable here - avoid if you can. Read Less
Hoboken, NJ - Just Live It! 3 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 17, 2015) Hoboken NJ, a beautiful city on the Hudson river has its own charm. It is a city where youngsters like to be for the sake of enjoying the nightlife. For families this is a perfect place to raise kids. There are great schools around and one can see the ratings on the internet befo ...Read More re deciding on the school.

If you are in the city for at least a month, you know how popular the local pubs are among travelers. You will get used to the noise that run late into midnight and the long lines at the bars during holidays. There are plenty of things to do, especially sight-seeing near the river. When it comes to affordability, this is not a place if you are looking to save some money with accommodation. Real estate market is crazy in this city but not as worse as New York or Manhattan and apartments are expensive even for a studio room. I have been living in this place for the past four years and have seen rent increase at least once a year. Currently, I pay double the amount of what it used to be when I started. Besides the great restaurants, cuisines and shopping malls, there is something else that people consider this city as favorable - easy commute to Manhattan and New York City and a wide range of transportation to make that happen.

You will not see the rush hour traffic and residents benefit from the abundance of fresh air - one of the advantages to moving to this place rather than other big cities. The city also features unexplored monuments and trails that people enjoy to spend their weekends on, especially singles like me. Overall, I highly recommend Hoboken.
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Hoboken, NJ - Just Live It! 3 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 17, 2015) Hoboken NJ, a beautiful city on the Hudson river has its own charm. It is a city where youngsters like to be for the sake of enjoying the nightlife. For families this is a perfect place to raise kids. There are great schools around and one can see the ratings on the internet befo ...Read More re deciding on the school.

If you are in the city for at least a month, you know how popular the local pubs are among travelers. You will get used to the noise that run late into midnight and the long lines at the bars during holidays. There are plenty of things to do, especially sight-seeing near the river. When it comes to affordability, this is not a place if you are looking to save some money with accommodation. Real estate market is crazy in this city but not as worse as New York or Manhattan and apartments are expensive even for a studio room. I have been living in this place for the past four years and have seen rent increase at least once a year. Currently, I pay double the amount of what it used to be when I started. Besides the great restaurants, cuisines and shopping malls, there is something else that people consider this city as favorable - easy commute to Manhattan and New York City and a wide range of transportation to make that happen.

You will not see the rush hour traffic and residents benefit from the abundance of fresh air - one of the advantages to moving to this place rather than other big cities. The city also features unexplored monuments and trails that people enjoy to spend their weekends on, especially singles like me. Overall, I highly recommend Hoboken.
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Hoboken? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Elysian Park
      Sybil’s Cave
      Stevens Park
      Castle Point Park
      Hudson Park
      Sinatra Park
      Maxwell Place Lawn
      Church Square Park

      Entertainment

      Amphitheater
      Hoboken Fire Department Museum
      JFK Stadium
      Hoboken Historical Museum
      Monroe Center for the Arts
      Frank Sinatra's Birthplace
      Birch Hoboken
      Bow Tie Cinemas

      Food & Drink

      Pita Pit
      Village Market
      Dunkin'
      Bagels on the Hudson
      Hoboken Hot Bagels
      Vito's & Son Deli
      Mikie Squared
      The Brooklyn Bagels

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Hoboken? Of all people who commute, 52.7% take public transportation in Hoboken.
      Drive to Work
      22%

      55% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      53%

      48% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      10%

      7% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Hoboken a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Hoboken University Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Better Life Pharmacy
      Willow Pharmacy
      Hoboken Family Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Riverside Pediatric Group
      Washington Footcare
      Medical Arts
      Hoboken Integrated Healthcare
      Obgyn Associates
      Anthony J. Kyreakakis, M.D. Cardiology
      Georgw J. Kyreakakis, M.D. Obstetrics & Gynecology
      Palisades Women's Group