Living in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ho-Ho-Kus · Census data 2020–2024
Ho-Ho-Kus has 4,270 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $250,001 (141% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $1,092,500, the median rent is $2,857/month.
Ho-Ho-Kus at a glance
- Population
- 4,270
- Median age
- 41.4State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $1,092,500State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,857/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 92.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 82.6%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Ho-Ho-Kus a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 141% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 0%.
Cons: Home values 140% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Ho-Ho-Kus
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ho-Ho-Kus the median home value is $1,092,500, 228% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,857 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Ho-Ho-Kus median household income
The median household income in Ho-Ho-Kus is $250,001 and the income per person is $142,575. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Ho-Ho-Kus: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,500
- Owner-occupied
- 92.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.5%
- Vacant
- 8.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 3.12
Ho-Ho-Kus demographics
- Population
- 4,270
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 27.2%
- 65 and older
- 14.4%
- Households
- 1,368
- Foreign-born
- 12.3%
- Veterans
- 1.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ho-Ho-Kus ›
Education in Ho-Ho-Kus
82.6% of adults 25 and older in Ho-Ho-Kus have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 41.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ho-Ho-Kus
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 33.8%
- Drive alone
- 46.8%
- Public transit
- 12.8%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.2%
Ho-Ho-Kus vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ho-Ho-Kus | 4,270 | $250,001 | $1,092,500 | $2,857 |
| Ridgewood | 26,308 | $208,211 | $891,200 | $2,499 |
| Saddle River | 3,389 | $212,143 | $2,000,001 | $2,211 |
| Waldwick | 10,164 | $177,962 | $588,500 | $3,446 |
| Washington | 9,323 | $180,133 | $664,000 | $2,357 |
| Midland Park | 7,019 | $146,841 | $607,200 | $1,853 |
| Woodcliff Lake | 6,152 | $213,981 | $946,400 | $1,888 |
| Hillsdale | 10,144 | $186,688 | $677,500 | $1,764 |
| Allendale | 6,865 | $160,162 | $782,700 | $2,590 |
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What is the median household income in Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ?
The median household income in Ho-Ho-Kus is $250,001, 141% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ho-Ho-Kus?
The median home value in Ho-Ho-Kus is $1,092,500, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Ho-Ho-Kus?
The median gross rent in Ho-Ho-Kus is $2,857 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 141% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 0%. Minuses: home values 140% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Ho-Ho-Kus?
The median age in Ho-Ho-Kus is 41.4 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Ho-Ho-Kus?
The average commute to work in Ho-Ho-Kus is 34 minutes; 33.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ho-Ho-Kus?
The unemployment rate in Ho-Ho-Kus is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ho-Ho-Kus?
82.6% of adults in Ho-Ho-Kus have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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