North Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Hudson is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 3,777. Residents earn $61,600 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hudson receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Hudson offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hudson is $61,600, 18% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 18.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Hudson is $196,200, 30% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $752 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Hudson is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 80 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,983 per 100,000, 52% above the national average.
25.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Hudson enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 94.0% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.0% |
| 55% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,600 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,200 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $973 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,168 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.0% |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,594 |
| County GDP | $3,308M |
| Restaurants | 136 |
| Healthcare | 146 |
| Retail | 240 |
| Manufacturing | 111 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,509 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.79% |
| Commute Time | 22.9 min |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |
| Census Median | $196,200 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $257,950 |
| Median List Price | $314,950 |
| Median List Price | $314,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $175 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.4% |
| Price Drops | 30.0% |
| Inventory | 10 |
| Census Median Rent | $752 |
| 35% below US avg |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,509 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.79% |
| Obesity | 32.9% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.9% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.2% |
| Depression | 28.2% |
| Mental Distress | 19.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.6% |
| Premature Death | 12,863/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 146 |
| Total Violent | 79.9/100K |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Murder | 26.6/100K |
| 323% above US avg | |
| Rape | 26.6/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 26.6/100K |
| Total Property | 2,983.5/100K |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 426.2/100K |
| Theft | 2,557.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 26.6/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 59.0°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.2 inches |
| 24% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,032/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8477°N, 81.4867°W |
| County FIPS | 37027 |
Winner: Republican by 52.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.4% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,032/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 146 |
| Restaurants | 136 |
| Retail Stores | 240 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| Avg Commute | 22.9 min |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |