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Ho-Ho-Kus

New Jersey · 4,078 residents · 1.739 sq mi
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Ho-Ho-Kus is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $155,030. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $814,400. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 122% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,078
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,060 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,345 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,335 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
+5%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Ho-Ho-Kus
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$155,030
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,900 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,238
+6%since 2000
from $63,594 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
77.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services18.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration17.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$814,400
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $461,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,479 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.9%
−28.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
7.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.3
+48%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91%(3,696)
Black0.5%(20)
Hispanic / Latino2%(80)
Asian5.2%(212)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.3%(743)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(3,600)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(168)
Asian5.8%(235)
Other3.4%(140)
Diversity Score30.3%(1,234)
Diversity Score
30
+65%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 97.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
28.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
+28%since 2000
from 26.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
56.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
19.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
15.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
54.1%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
10.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey?

Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey has about 4,078 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey?

The typical household in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey earns about $155,030 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey expensive?

In Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $814,400, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey?

About 69.4% of adults age 25 and over in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey?

About 1.6% of people in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 143 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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