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Hudson, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Caldwell County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,777 Population 1,032/sq mi density
$61,600 Median Income $30,200 per capita
$196,200 Home Value $257,950 Zillow
$752 Median Rent 37.2% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
216 Violent Crime/100K 2,403 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$61,600 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$196,200 home value, $752/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
216 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Hudson, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,600
18% below
$30,200 per capita
Home Value
$196,200
30% below
Zillow: $257,950
Median Rent
$752/mo
35% below
37.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
216/100K
43% below
2,403/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
25% below
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
18.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
2% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
310 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)

Income
82%
Home Value
70%
Rent
65%
Poverty
145%
Bachelor's
75%
Unemployment
103%
Crime
57%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hudson a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 $61,600 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,200. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,594 business establishments, including 136 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hudson is $196,200 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,950. Median rent is $752/month, with 37.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Safety & Crime

Hudson reports 216 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,403/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

25.4% of adults in Hudson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hudson has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population3,777
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density1,032/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$61,600
Per Capita$30,200
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty18.0%
County GDP$3,308M
Avg Weekly Wage$973

Housing

A+
Home Value$196,200
Rent$752
Ownership83.1%
Zillow$257,950
Housing Units1,632
Rent Burden37.2%

Crime

F
Violent216/100K
Property2,403/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault189/100K
Burglary297/100K

Health

Obesity32.9%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death12,863/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,227 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute23 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Hudson was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 136 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.