Hoboken, NJ House for Sale

Hoboken is nicknamed the "Mile Square City" – a nod to its geographic size, but also a commentary on the surplus entertainment that’s efficiently packed into a small space. Locals will tell you that there are things to do on every corner. “It’s still a place you move to after you get out of college, or get your first job,” says Daniel Simone, broker associate with KW Commercial. “Hoboken has a youthful energy.” More than 57,000 people live here, and the median age is 32. In the 2020s, it’s been ranked as the third-most densely populated U.S. city. That makes it easy to get around and explore the amenities. "It's a lovely city that has a very small-town feel. It's very family-friendly and has great shops. It's very walkable," says Tania Patch, a broker associate with Compass. The city’s storied past and present leads to some interesting cultural output, too. Yo La Tengo, a famous indie rock band based in Hoboken, released a song in 2023 called “Sinatra Drive Breakdown” – an ode to the city’s waterfront street named after crooner Frank Sinatra, who was born here. The Hoboken Business Alliance released a report in 2024 showing how tourists and small businesses boost the local