Cities / New Jersey / Hoboken
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 2 Hoboken neighborhoods we score (average 90/100), 2 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
What makes up this score?City average
90
Go
Neighborhoods scored
2
2 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 2
- Go, stay aware: 0
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 2 safest neighborhoods in Hoboken
- 1Uptown (Hoboken)HobokenUptown Hoboken blends historic brownstones and converted industrial lofts with upscale modern waterfront developments. It offers a sophisticated…90Go
- 2Downtown (Hoboken)HobokenLocated directly across the Hudson River from Lower Manhattan, Downtown Hoboken blends historic brownstones with a dense corridor of restaurants…90Go
Best things to do in Hoboken
- Stroll along the waterfront promenade at Pier 13 for food trucks and skyline views
- Explore the historic brownstone-lined blocks and boutique shops along upper Washington Street
- Enjoy outdoor recreation and open green space at Elysian Park and Maxwell Place Park
- Walk through Pier A Park and Pier C Park for panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline.
- Explore historic Washington Street for boutique shopping, cafes, and classic Italian bakeries.
- Stroll along the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway connecting toward Jersey City and Uptown Hoboken.
Getting around Hoboken
Transit
- Transit is provided by NJ Transit bus routes 126 and 22 running into Manhattan and Port Authority, alongside the NY Waterway ferry departing from the 14th Street Terminal. The Hoboken Terminal (PATH, NJ Transit Rail, and Hudson-Bergen Light Rail) is roughly a 20- to 25-minute walk or short bus ride south.
- Hoboken Terminal is a major transit hub offering PATH trains into Manhattan, NJ Transit commuter rail and buses, Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, and NY Waterway ferry service.
Biking & trails
- The neighborhood features robust Citi Bike docking stations and direct access to the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway, a paved multi-use trail connecting along the Gold Coast.
- Citi Bike stations are densely distributed throughout downtown, offering immediate access to the continuous Hudson River Waterfront Walkway.
Parking
- Street parking is notoriously difficult and strictly regulated by resident permit and ParkMobile metered zones. Visitors are strongly advised to use municipal parking garages, such as Garage G on Hudson Street, where hourly rates generally range from $5 to $8.
- Street parking is heavily permit-restricted and difficult to find; visitors should utilize municipal parking garages like Garage B (28 2nd St) or Garage D (Hudson St) for roughly $25-$35 daily.
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All Hoboken neighborhoods by safety score
- Downtown (Hoboken)HobokenLocated directly across the Hudson River from Lower Manhattan, Downtown Hoboken blends historic brownstones with a dense corridor of restaurants…90Go
- Uptown (Hoboken)HobokenUptown Hoboken blends historic brownstones and converted industrial lofts with upscale modern waterfront developments. It offers a sophisticated…90Go
Hoboken safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Hoboken?
Uptown (Hoboken) scores highest at 90/100, followed by Downtown (Hoboken) (90).
Is Hoboken safe to walk at night?
In the 2 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Hoboken areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Hoboken neighborhoods?
Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.