At a Glance
Median Income
$119,327
$46,035 per capita
Home Value
$234,500
Zillow: $266,184
Median Rent
$1,082/mo
36.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
122/100K
1,923/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.6%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr
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?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
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 3.3% (8% below 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 $266,184. 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.
Safety & Crime
Hudson reports 122 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,923/100K.
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 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,614
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density309/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$119,327
Per Capita$46,035
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$10,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,147
Housing
A+
Home Value$234,500
Rent$1,082
Ownership88.7%
Zillow$266,184
Housing Units1,018
Rent Burden36.3%
Crime
F
Violent122/100K
Property1,923/100K
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,993/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI43 (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.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 323 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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