Many people outside of the New York area have never even heard of Hoboken, so if you are considering moving to Hoboken after college, consider yourself pretty brilliant. This place is gaining more popularity. The growth rate in the past decade is right around 10-20 percent. Living here gets you a short commute to both Jersey City and Union City. This puts you close to major employers, such as Verisk Analytics, Lord Abbette, Fidelity Investments, Goya Foods, and Computershare, plus all the retail and chain stores on the “Miracle Mile.”
If you are a recent college grad or you will be graduating soon and moving out of college, Hoboken is a good place to consider. Its growth means a ton of fantastic career opportunities with plenty of potential for advancement. Also, its close proximity to NYC offers new and exciting opportunities for life experiences, and personal and career growth. Finding a job when moving out of college and relocating should always be a top priority. This guide should help ensure a smooth relocation to New Jersey, regardless if you are moving from New York City or Los Angeles.
Decide Where to Live
There is a nice selection of diverse neighborhoods in Hoboken. If you are going to be reliant on public transportation, housing on Willow Ave and Washington St. are ideal. If you prefer expensive high-rise living, the northwest corner of town is where you will want to go. Those looking for an older area with a ton of character will flock to the rows of houses at Bloomfield, Garden, and Park. If you plan on working in downtown Manhattan, stick to the midtown area where you can quickly get to the Port Authority Bus Terminal at Washington and Willow.
From a value perspective, the expensive housing beginning at the waterfront and moving west are sure to increase in value. Plus, you have instant access to the PATH system, which also takes you into New York City.
Book Movers
Regardless how far you are moving after college, there is a lot of preparation. You have to call moving companies, compare quotes, and then research them to make sure they are licensed, insured, and have positive Better Business Bureau ratings. You can save yourself a lot of time and frustration, if you use Unpakt to book a guarantee price with verified local movers.
When moving after college, you’ll want to be sure to make sure all old bills are paid, former utilities are disconnected, and bank accounts are closed or transferred.
Moving In
There are a few things you need to know about moving into Hoboken. These include:
- Parking – Depending on where you move, you may need to reserve on-street parking space for your moving truck. You can purchase temporary “No Parking” signs or meter bags from City Hall. This must be done 24 hours in advance.
- Utilities – The utility companies you will need to contact include PSE&G, United Water, and Cablevision. You should also know that trash should be placed curbside after 9 pm.
- Dogs – All dogs in Hoboken must have a valid license that needs to be renewed annually. Dogs must be leashed at all times outside of your property.
- Supermarkets – Popular supermarkets in the city include A & P Food Market, Kings Super Market, and Garden of Eden.
Getting Around
The great thing about this city is you really do not need a car. This will save you a huge expense, so sell your car and put the money towards furniture for your new place. Hoboken has the highest amount of public transportation use of any city in America. New Jersey Transit, the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, PATH, NY Waterway Ferry, and the New Jersey Transit Buses out of Hoboken Terminal will get you where you need to go. The city also has Corner Cars that you can rent by the hour to run errands on an abundance of corners. There is also “The Hop,” which is an excellent community shuttle service, plus almost the entire city offers bicycle lanes. It is one of the most walkable cities in the United States…with one of the best views in the world.
