Hudson, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Weld County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,844 Population 313/sq mi density
$71,429 Median Income $45,522 per capita
$312,600 Home Value $695,600 Zillow
$1,152 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
125 Violent Crime/100K 1,432 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$71,429 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$312,600 home value, $1,152/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
125 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Hudson, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,429
5% below
$45,522 per capita
Home Value
$312,600
11% above
Zillow: $695,600
Median Rent
$1,152/mo
1% below
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
125/100K
67% below
1,432/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
70% below
74.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
18.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
8% above
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Hudson Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hudson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
95%
Home Value
111%
Rent
99%
Poverty
146%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
94%
Crime
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hudson a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hudson residents earn a median household income of $71,429 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,522. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,567 business establishments, including 544 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hudson is $312,600 , 11% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $695,600. Median rent is $1,152/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Safety & Crime

Hudson reports 125 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,432/100K.

Education

10.1% of adults in Hudson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 74.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hudson has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Data Overview

People

Population1,844
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density313/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born23.6%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$71,429
Per Capita$45,522
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty18.1%
County GDP$29,473M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,277

Housing

A
Home Value$312,600
Rent$1,152
Ownership72.8%
Zillow$695,600
Housing Units726
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

F
Violent125/100K
Property1,432/100K

Health

Obesity34.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,882/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain14.5 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation4,970 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+74.4%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19

Did You Know?

The median home in Hudson was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Denver International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
23.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 44 fatal vehicle crashes.