Ho Ho Kus, NJ

Ho Ho Kus, New Jersey

Ho Ho Kus contains a population of approximately 4,060.

The People and Families of Ho Ho Kus

In Ho Ho Kus, about 75% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Ho Ho Kus, at least compared to other towns of its size. The town has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Ho Ho Kus.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ho Ho Kus had a median family income of $144,588. The typical family in Ho Ho Kus is better off than most in New Jersey. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Ho Ho Kus. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Ho Ho Kus. In the town, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Ho Ho Kus favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $8,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Ho Ho Kus.

Ho Ho Kus Housing

Ho Ho Kus has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 91% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in New Jersey, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.

Commuting

In Ho Ho Kus, 77% of commuters drive to work. In Ho Ho Kus, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

High Points

Ho Ho Kus strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 3%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 4%

Comparative Profile of Ho Ho Kus, NJ

Comparing Ho Ho Kus to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Ho Ho Kus Public Libraries

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Ho Ho Kus Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Ho Ho Kus residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Ho Ho Kus Colleges

(List of All New Jersey Colleges)

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