New York metro, NY-NJ relocation guide
Moving to Hoboken, NJ
$887,000Median listing price
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About Hoboken
Hoboken is a compact Hudson River city (2020 population 60,419 on about 1.25 square miles of land) directly across from Manhattan, known for its brownstone streets, the Washington Street main drag, waterfront parks, and the historic Hoboken Terminal (per njtgo.com town page, read September 24, 2026). Stevens Institute of Technology anchors the uptown side.
Home prices in Hoboken
The median listing price in Hoboken is $887,000.
Top places in Hoboken
- Hoboken Terminal / Erie Lackawanna Terminal — the historic transit hub (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Washington Street — the main shopping and dining corridor.
- Church Square Park — the city's central green (shown in the Commons aerial photo below).
- The Hudson River waterfront walkway with Manhattan views.
- Stevens Institute of Technology campus.
- Frank Sinatra Park and the uptown waterfront.
Commuting from Hoboken
- PATH from Hoboken Terminal to 33rd Street (Midtown) and World Trade Center (Downtown); NJ Transit rail and buses, the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, and NY Waterway ferries also serve Manhattan.
- Typical PATH time to Midtown: roughly 15–20 minutes; ferry to Midtown roughly 10–15 minutes (approximate; not verified against current timetables).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~20–35 minutes (approximate; highly traffic-dependent via the Lincoln Tunnel).
Schools in Hoboken
Public schools: Hoboken Public School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Hoboken FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Hoboken, NJ?
The median listing price in Hoboken is $887,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Hoboken, NJ?
PATH from Hoboken Terminal to 33rd Street (Midtown) and World Trade Center (Downtown); NJ Transit rail and buses, the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, and NY Waterway ferries also serve Manhattan. - Which school district serves Hoboken, NJ?
Hoboken is served by Hoboken Public School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.