06/01/2026
Are you moving to Hoboken or considering it?
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Most of the Instagram videos about life in Hoboken tend to feature cute coffee shops or fun things to do. While that is a huge part of what makes this place so great, I’m here to cover the less “romantic” side of things.
Here are 3 things you won’t see in any Hoboken marketing video, but you’ll want to know before you move.
GROCERIES
Where will you buy groceries? Good news, you have options and everything is walkable.
ShopRite on Madison, Acme on Clinton, Trader Joe’s on Willow, 365 Whole Foods on Washington, Urban Market on 14th, and a new Dumbo Market opening on the southwest corner. Plus bodegas throughout the city.
PARKING
Honestly, you don’t need a car. Hoboken is 1.3 square miles and you can walk everywhere.
If you do need parking, a lot of condo buildings come with a deeded spot or offer rental parking. Street parking is an option, but you’ll need a Hoboken resident permit, and that includes your license saying you live in Hoboken.
COMMUTING TO NYC
You have options. PATH, NY Waterway ferry, bus, and the Light Rail to Weehawken or Jersey City.
A lot of the luxury buildings uptown also run shuttles to the PATH. Most people alternate. Ferry in, PATH home is a popular combo.
What other questions do you have about living in Hoboken?
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✨ Geraldine Ciaccia, a Hoboken, NJ real estate agent with eXp Realty showing you how to live like a local since 2003.
Serving Hoboken, Jersey City, Weehawken, Bayonne, Hudson County, and the greater NYC Metro Area.