Hudson, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · McLean County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,048 Population 2,498/sq mi density
$114,125 Median Income $42,511 per capita
$221,100 Home Value $312,871 Zillow
$1,146 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
57 Violent Crime/100K 57 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$114,125 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$221,100 home value, $1,146/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
57 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Hudson, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$114,125
52% above
$42,511 per capita
Home Value
$221,100
22% below
Zillow: $312,871
Median Rent
$1,146/mo
1% below
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
57/100K
85% below
57/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.3%
28% above
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
0.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
4% above
10.8% 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
152%
Home Value
78%
Rent
99%
Poverty
4%
Bachelor's
128%
Unemployment
56%
Crime
15%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hudson a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 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 $114,125 , which is 52% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,511. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,357 business establishments, including 404 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hudson is $221,100 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $312,871. Median rent is $1,146/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.

Safety & Crime

Hudson reports 57 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 57/100K.

Education

43.3% of adults in Hudson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% above the national average). 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hudson has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population2,048
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density2,498/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$114,125
Per Capita$42,511
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty0.5%
County GDP$16,910M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,273

Housing

A+
Home Value$221,100
Rent$1,146
Ownership98.1%
Zillow$312,871
Housing Units777
Rent Burden30.8%

Crime

F
Violent57/100K
Property57/100K

Health

Obesity33.5%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,618/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation766 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.3%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+14.5%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute22 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations30
Libraries15

Did You Know?

Hudson was founded in 1836.
The median home in Hudson was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 404 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.