At a Glance
Median Income
$114,125
$42,511 per capita
Home Value
$221,100
Zillow: $296,001
Median Rent
$1,146/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
330/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.3%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
0.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
10.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 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?
A
4.2 / 5.0 — Great
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 1.4% (61% 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 $296,001. 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 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 330/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,048
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density2,498/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$114,125
Per Capita$42,511
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty0.5%
County GDP$16,910M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,273
Housing
A+
Home Value$221,100
Rent$1,146
Ownership98.1%
Zillow$296,001
Housing Units777
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property330/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary55/100K
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,618/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.4 in/yr
AQI43 (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.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 404 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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