Community Overview

Hoboken was designated a gold-level walk-friendly community in 2011.

Hoboken was rated the best dining town in New Jersey (NJ Monthly Magazine).

Hoboken was ranked the 12th best college town in the county (Princeton Review, 2010)

Hoboken is ranked #1 city in public transportation use (U.S. Census).

Hoboken is ranked the #1 most walkable city in the country (WalkScore.com).

Hoboken’s Pier A Park is ranked one of the top 10 urban parks in the country (Urban Land Institute)

Hoboken’s Washington Street was named one of the Top 10 Great Streets for 2010 (American Planning Association, 2010)

Hoboken was ranked the #1 city in the country for Singles (Money Magazine, 2008)

Hoboken was rated one of the top 10 best places to “ride out the gas crunch” due to the variety of transportation options available here (Money Magazine, 2008)

Hoboken received an “Honorable Mention” in the Bicycle Friendly Communities listing (League of American Cyclists, Fall 2010)

As you explore our community you’ll see that Hoboken truly reflects the American experience. Many cultures from around the world have left an imprint, and they are still celebrated today.

From the city’s first recorded mention in 1609 by the navigator of Henry Hudson’s “Half Moon,” Hoboken has welcomed the Dutch, the Germans, the Italians, the Hispanics, the Asian Indians and others whose traditions have influenced our community.