Hoboken, New Jersey
Hoboken is a city of 58,668 people in Hudson County, New Jersey, founded in April 9, 1849.
Why visit Hoboken
Townapedia lists 142 museums and landmarks, 52 parks and trails, 308 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Free Public Stargazing, Pulaski Skyway, Paula Cooper Gallery and 303 Gallery.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 28°F, and about 30 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Hoboken
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hoboken
Hoboken ( HOH-boh-kən; Unami: Hupokàn) is a city in Hudson County in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Hoboken is part of the New York metropolitan area and is the site of Hoboken Terminal, a major transportation hub. As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 60,419, an increase of 10,414 (+20.8%) from the 2010 census count of 50,005, which in turn reflected an increase of 11,428 (+29.6%) from the 38,577 counted in the 2000 census. The Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program calculated a population of 59,149 for 2024.
From the Wikipedia article Hoboken, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Free Public Stargazing
Scenic view · 1.1 mi
Stargazing through telescopes with members of the Amateur Astronomers Association every Tuesday from dusk to park closure, weather permitting.
Tu dusk-19:00
Pulaski Skyway
Bridge · 3.2 mi
Bridge in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
Castle Point on Hudson
Scenic view
Views of Hudson river, midtown and lower Manhattan
Museums and landmarks142
Whitney Museum of American Art
Museum · 1.1 mi
99 Gansevoort Street, New York
Mo-Su 10:30-18:00; Tu off; Fr 10:30-22:00
130 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds52
Berry Lane Park
Park · 3.1 mi
Park in Jersey City, United States of America
40 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes308
#1 Fine Chinese Cuisine
Restaurant · Chinese
642 Washington Street, Hoboken
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:30; Su 11:30-23:00
Barbès
Restaurant · French, Moroccan, North African · 0.5 mi
1300 Park Avenue, Hoboken
Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-23:59; Su 11:30-22:00
Blue Angel Cafe & Bakery
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Korean, French · 0.6 mi
79 Hudson Street, Hoboken
Mo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa-Su 08:00-18:00
Carol Ann's Table
Restaurant · Caribbean, Brunch · 1.0 mi
333 Palisade Avenue, Jersey City
Su 12:00-19:00; Th-Fr 16:00-21:30; Sa 14:00-21:30
Corto
Restaurant · Italian · 0.8 mi
507 Palisade Avenue, Jersey City
Tu-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr 17:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-15:00,17:00-23:00; Su...
Dark Side of the Moo
Restaurant · Burger · 0.9 mi
52 Bowers Street, Jersey City
Mo 17:00-21:00; Tu-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr 12:00-00:00; Sa 09:00-00:00;...
Empire Coffee & Tea Co.
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Tea
338 Bloomfield Street, Hoboken
Mo-Fr 07:00-20:00; Sa 08:00-19:00; Su 09:00-19:00
Fig & Olive
Restaurant · Fine Dining · 1.1 mi
420 West 13th Street, New York
Mo 12:00-22:00; Tu-Th12:00-23:00; Fr 12:00-00:00; Sa 11:00-12:00;...
296 more on the map.
Where to stay7
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jersey City - Holland Tunnel
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
180 14th Street, Jersey City
Churches and places of worship40
Shopping45
Gas and EV charging13
Schools, colleges and libraries65
Healthcare15
Passport Health Hoboken Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
70 Hudson Street, Hoboken
Map of Hoboken
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 28°F | 3.6 in | 8.8 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 30°F | 3.2 in | 10.1 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 36°F | 4.3 in | 5.0 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 46°F | 4.1 in | 0.4 in |
| May | 71°F | 55°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 64°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 70°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 69°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 62°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 51°F | 4.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 42°F | 3.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 34°F | 4.4 in | 4.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for New York Cntrl Pk Twr Hcn 72506 (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Hudson County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-14: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-30: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
New York Skyports Incorporated Seaplane Base (NYS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Jersey City 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Guttenberg 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Fairview 5 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Cliffside Park 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Ridgefield 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- East Rutherford 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Edgewater 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- New York 7 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Harrison 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Newark 8 mi west, about 12 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Hoboken November 2021 012, King of Hearts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bialystoker Synagogue, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Daniel-leroy-house-20-st-marks, Americasroof, CC BY 3.0
- NY Marble Cemetery entrance, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- West 4th D train jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
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