Ho-Ho-Kus School
Source: ACS Data, U.S. Census Bureau via Census Reporter, 2022
The population is very small and moderately sparse
Population Size
4,248
people
Land Area
1.7
square miles
Population Density
2,442
people per square mile
The borough's name is believed to derive from “Mehokhokus” or “Mah-Ho-Ho-Kus”, which means "the red cedar" in Munsee, the language spoken by the indigenous inhabitants, the Lenape Native Americans, in reference to the well-known conifer tree found throughout eastern North America.
Ho-Ho-Kus Brook
Located 24 miles northwest of Midtown Manhattan
Standout Feature
The spirited and close-knit community, as exemplified by The Contemporary Club, a women's organization with a 90-year-plus history of fostering ties between residents, serving families in need, and organizing cherished borough traditions and events
Ho-Ho-Kus is a borough located in northern New Jersey within Bergen County. The borough is co-terminus with the Ho-Ho-Kus School District (covering pre-kindergarten through eighth grade) and part of the Northern Highlands Regional School District (covering ninth grade through 12th grade), which it shares with neighboring Allendale, Saddle River, and Upper Saddle River. Commuter rail access to New York City is available from Ho-Ho-Kus Station.
Ho-Ho-Kus is a boutique and bucolic borough with a charming downtown. Residents take pride in the borough's historical landmarks, including the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern, which has served diners since the late 18th century, and The Hermitage, a colonial mansion-turned-museum that played a starring role in the hit musical Hamilton. But the biggest draws are the excellent public schools, the small-town feel, and convenient transit access to Manhattan.
