At a Glance
Median Income
$119,327
$46,035 per capita
Home Value
$234,500
Zillow: $275,073
Median Rent
$1,082/mo
36.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
39.6%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
12.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hudson a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hudson residents earn a median household income of $119,327 , which is 59% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,035. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,947 business establishments, including 323 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hudson is $234,500 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $275,073. Median rent is $1,082/month, with 36.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
39.6% of adults in Hudson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% above the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hudson has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population2,614
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density309/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$119,327
Per Capita$46,035
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$10,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,147
Housing
A+
Home Value$234,500
Rent$1,082
Ownership88.7%
Zillow$275,073
Housing Units1,018
Rent Burden36.3%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,993/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain36.3 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation887 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.6%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+15.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute17 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Hudson was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 323 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.