The search for your dream town is over.
Hoboken, New Jersey is an ideal location just based on its proximity to Manhattan. But as for making your home here? It has a fantastic local culture, and is a vibrant city by the Hudson River, offering outstanding choices for waterfront homes and things to do.
Why Relocate to Hoboken?
It’s all location, location, location, right? Hoboken has what you’re looking for along with a unique culture and character, making it a popular place to live at all stages of life.
Here are the top reasons why Hoboken is a fantastic place to call home.
5. It Has an Intriguing History
Hoboken’s heritage is centered around transportation and industry, and you can still see the city’s history in the commuting options and revitalized buildings that line the streets.
Several points of interest in Hoboken were once manufacturing complexes or warehouses, but have since been given a new look. The Keuffel & Esser Manufacturing Complex is primarily housing now, along with the Maxwell House Coffee Plant (now Maxwell Place condominiums) and the Bethlehem Steel Shipyard (now The Constitution at The Shipyard), just to name a couple.
4. It’s Home to a Stellar Private University
Hoboken is home to the Stevens Institute of Technology, which is tied for #75 in the nation in US News & World Report rankings with other well-known national universities.
With its great location across the river from New York City and competitive academic programs like systems engineering and Music & Technology, Stevens is an attractive university that enriches not only its students and faculty, but also the whole of Hoboken.
In fact, Hoboken is the top-scoring New Jersey city on NerdWallet’s list of the most educated places in America, ranking in at #31 with nearly 75% of its residents holding a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
3. You Have Several Commuting Choices
Manhattan is just across the Hudson River from Hoboken, offering stunning views from a condo on the waterfront and prime access to the city by ferry, train, or automobile.
From Hoboken, you can catch a subway to Manhattan at the Hoboken PATH Station or drive through the Holland Tunnel. There are even ferry stations at Hoboken’s 14th Street and the Hoboken/NY Waterway Ferry Terminal that will take you to Midtown, World Financial Center, or Pier 11.
The light rail is also another form of transportation you can take from Hoboken.
2. It Has an Array of Amenities
From shopping to dining and everything in between, Hoboken has a plethora of things to do on just about every city block.
You’ll find highly rated restaurants serving all kinds of cuisine, animal hospitals and medical centers toward the center of Hoboken, charming boutiques in old-fashioned storefronts, beautiful city parks, and a choice number of gyms in the city.
Plus, the luxury condo communities in Hoboken offer their own amenities, as well, including state-of-the-art fitness centers and community swimming pools.
Carlo’s Bakery — from TLC’s Cake Boss — is also located in Hoboken.
1. The Housing Choices are Luxurious
But the best thing about living in Hoboken is where you live. And Hoboken’s waterfront condos are spectacular, giving you great views of Manhattan and unparalleled luxury to go along with it.
Find your dream home by searching the list of Hoboken waterfront condos for sale, or explore luxury condo communities to find the one that best fits your lifestyle. I’ve lived in Hoboken for a while, and even made my home in luxury condos like Maxwell Place and The Huntington, and would love to tell you all about living in Hoboken.
Choose Luxury Living in Hoboken
If you see a Hoboken condo for sale that catches your interest, feel free to call or text me at 201-344-2886 or email edward@njluxurygroup.com. Let’s set up a showing that works best for you.