At a Glance
Median Income
$96,149
$51,990 per capita
Home Value
$457,400
Zillow: $599,835
Median Rent
$1,417/mo
24.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
337/100K
1,738/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.9%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.6%
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 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+
3.6 / 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 $96,149 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,990. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 58,457 business establishments, including 3,917 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hudson is $457,400 , 62% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $599,835. Median rent is $1,417/month, with 24.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Hudson reports 337 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 11% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,738/100K.
Education
44.9% of adults in Hudson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% above the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hudson has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population15,610
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density2,715/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,149
Per Capita$51,990
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$240,665M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,187
Housing
B+
Home Value$457,400
Rent$1,417
Ownership70.1%
Zillow$599,835
Housing Units6,960
Rent Burden24.4%
Crime
F
Violent337/100K
Property1,738/100K
Health
Obesity25.6%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,416/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain48.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation209 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.9%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+16.1%
School Score7.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 68%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed248 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries71
Did You Know?
The median home in Hudson was built in 1968.
16.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Worcester Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 248 Mbps.
There are 3,917 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 74 fatal vehicle crashes.
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