Hoboken is a small town of 858 in Georgia, with a median household income of $71,154
and a 0.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hoboken stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hoboken is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hoboken city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.7
Hoboken's overall cost of living index is 89.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hoboken costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hoboken, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$138,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$71,154
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hoboken's violent crime rate is 109.9 per 100,000 residents
— 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
109.9 /100k
Property Crime
1078.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hoboken is served primarily by Brantley County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hoboken, GA
National Avg
School District
Brantley County
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
4.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hoboken sees average highs of 63.9°F in January
and 94.1°F in July,
with 50.4 inches of annual precipitation
.
Hoboken's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hoboken roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $138,400 and median rent is N/A/month.
Hoboken's violent crime rate is 109.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1078.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hoboken are operated by Brantley County.
The district has 3 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 4.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hoboken, GA has a population of 858, a median household income of $71,154, and an unemployment rate of 0.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Hoboken averages 63.9°F in January and 94.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.4 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hoboken, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 31542.
The population of Hoboken, Georgia is 858 with a median age of 38.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hoboken: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $138,400, median household income $71,154, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hoboken side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
