At a Glance
Median Income
$62,917
$25,249 per capita
Home Value
$87,000
Zillow: $270,457
Median Rent
$1,222/mo
32.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
16.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
16.7% 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?
B+
3.5 / 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 $62,917 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,249. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,020 business establishments, including 93 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hudson is $87,000 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,457. Median rent is $1,222/month, with 32.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1940.
Education
8.9% of adults in Hudson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hudson has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population646
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density923/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,917
Per Capita$25,249
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty16.9%
County GDP$1,959M
Avg Weekly Wage$942
Housing
A+
Home Value$87,000
Rent$1,222
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$270,457
Housing Units219
Rent Burden32.1%
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,642/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain38.8 in/yr
Elevation973 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute20 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Hudson was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.