New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ
About Ho-Ho-Kus
Ho-Ho-Kus is a small Bergen County borough (about 4,200 residents) known for its village-scale downtown, historic character and strong sense of community. The borough centers on East Franklin Turnpike and the Ho-Ho-Kus station area, with tree-lined streets of older colonials, capes, and newer construction. It has one of the highest per-capita incomes in the county and a famously active volunteer and civic life (the annual Country Fair at the public school grounds is a local institution).
Home prices in Ho-Ho-Kus
Home prices in Ho-Ho-Kus vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Ho-Ho-Kus
- The Hermitage — National Historic Landmark museum, 18th-century stone house with Revolutionary War ties (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Ho-Ho-Kus Brook — scenic brook running through downtown near the train station (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Downtown Ho-Ho-Kus / East Franklin Turnpike — village shops, restaurants, and the station area (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Ho-Ho-Kus Public School grounds — site of the annual Country Fair and community green (shown in the Commons photo below).
- The borough's tree-lined residential streets and small parks.
Commuting from Ho-Ho-Kus
- NJ Transit Bergen County / Main Line; in-town station: Ho-Ho-Kus (per NJ Transit station listings and Rome2Rio, read September 24, 2026).
- Direct train to Hoboken in about 48 minutes; to NY Penn Station via Secaucus Junction transfer in about 57 minutes (Rome2Rio itinerary data; read September 24, 2026).
- NJ Transit bus service (Coach USA/ShortLine connections near Route 17/Hollywood Avenue) to Port Authority in about 58 minutes (Moovit/Rome2Rio; read September 24, 2026).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~32 minutes with no traffic (Rome2Rio; read September 24, 2026).
Schools in Ho-Ho-Kus
Public schools: Ho-Ho-Kus 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.
Ho-Ho-Kus FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ?
Home prices in Ho-Ho-Kus vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ?
NJ Transit Bergen County / Main Line; in-town station: Ho-Ho-Kus (per NJ Transit station listings and Rome2Rio, read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ?
Ho-Ho-Kus is served by Ho-Ho-Kus 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.