NJ's 'Best Towns For Families': Hoboken Ranks Dead Last

New Jersey is home to more than 500 municipalities, and the vast majority of them are great for families.

So why did Hoboken rank dead last?

New Jersey Family magazine recently ranked each and every one of the state's 508 towns based on a handful of criteria.

The magazine’s website used school district quality, crime rates, affordability, commute times, and other “lifestyle factors” to come with its rankings.

Oradell in Bergen County ranked number one overall, while Hoboken in Hudson County came in dead last at number 508.

See the full list of all New Jersey towns here.

"When last year’s New Jersey's Best Towns for Families list came out, we were inundated by flabbergasted, outraged Hoboken parents upset that their family-friendly hometown appeared at the very bottom of the list," the magazine wrote, explaining its decision. "How could Hoboken possibly rank lower than cities with safety issues like Camden or Newark, you asked?"

"Our list is based on the quality of important basic amenities, things like good schools, a low crime rate and a decent cost of living," the magazine continued. "Although amazing in many other ways, Hoboken does not fare well when evaluated through that lens. Average home prices are pretty steep, the crime rate is high (it’s a city, after all) and unfortunately, the public school ratings are dismal. Combine all of those things, and you understand why Hoboken ended up at the very bottom of our list… again."

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