Hudson, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Lenawee County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,385 Population 1,089/sq mi density
$57,500 Median Income $26,220 per capita
$103,100 Home Value $202,783 Zillow
$942 Median Rent 23.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
128 Violent Crime/100K 811 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$57,500 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,100 home value, $942/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
128 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Hudson, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,500
23% below
$26,220 per capita
Home Value
$103,100
63% below
Zillow: $202,783
Median Rent
$942/mo
19% below
23.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
128/100K
66% below
811/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
59% below
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
61% above
17.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.4%
35% above
20.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°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
77%
Home Value
37%
Rent
81%
Poverty
139%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
161%
Crime
34%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hudson a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hudson residents earn a median household income of $57,500 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,220. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,938 business establishments, including 182 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hudson is $103,100 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $202,783. Median rent is $942/month, with 23.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Hudson reports 128 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 811/100K.

Education

13.9% of adults in Hudson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hudson has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population2,385
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density1,089/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born4.1%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$57,500
Per Capita$26,220
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty17.2%
County GDP$4,239M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,026

Housing

A+
Home Value$103,100
Rent$942
Ownership72.6%
Zillow$202,783
Housing Units1,018
Rent Burden23.0%

Crime

F
Violent128/100K
Property811/100K

Health

Obesity43.4%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death8,420/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation924 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute28 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Hudson was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 182 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.