Allendale
Ho-Ho-Kus
By Slava Zborovsky · Updated
Homes cost more in Ho-Ho-Kus: a typical value of $1.36M against $1.13M in Allendale, about 21% higher.
Allendale
Ho-Ho-Kus
| Allendale | Ho-Ho-Kus | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value (Zillow) | $1,126,000source | $1,363,000source |
| Change in home value, past year | 8.5% | 12% |
| Average property tax bill (2025) | $17,912source | $19,834source |
| Effective tax rate (2025) | 1.971%source | 1.706%source |
| High school | Northern Highlands Regional HS | Northern Highlands Regional HS |
| Best high school option, NJ rank (U.S. News) | #35source | #35source |
| Niche grade | A+source | A+source |
| Train to NY Penn (AM peak) | 58-66 minutessource | 51-60 minutessource |
| Own train station | Yes | Yes |
| Road miles to the GW Bridge | 17.7 | 14.2 |
| Population | 6,865 | 4,270 |
| Land area (sq mi) | 3.097 | 1.739 |
| Median household income | $160,162 | $250,000+ |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.4% | 92.5% |
| NJ seller transfer costs at the typical value | $22,360 | $27,597 |
Bold marks the lower cost, higher-ranked school or shorter trip. Sources: Zillow Home Value Index (2026-08-31); NJ Treasury 2025 tax rates and average residential bills; U.S. News and Niche school rankings; NJ Transit timetables; U.S. Census ACS 2020-2024. Road miles calculated.
