Hudson, NH

New Hampshire · Metropolitan Area

Hudson is a small city in New Hampshire with a population of 7,105. Residents earn $88,193 per year, which is 17% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
7,105 Population 2,307/sq mi density
$88,193 Median Income $46,854 per capita
$330,700 Home Value $523,207 Zillow
$1,561 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
130 Violent Crime/100K 1,742 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,193 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$330,700 home value, $1,561/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
130 violent crimes/100K (66% below avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $88,193
17% higher than US avg
Home Value $330,700
17% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 130/100K
66% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 28.6%
15% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,561
34% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.3%
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.0%
44% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.8%
77% lower than US avg

How Hudson Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population7,105
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density2,307/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

A+
Median Income$88,193
Per Capita$46,854
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$38,133M
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$330,700
Rent$1,561
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$523,207

Crime

F
Violent130/100K
Property1,742/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault81/100K
Burglary255/100K

Health

Obesity33.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.9%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain46.1 in/yr
Elevation159 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+93.5%
School Score6.29

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute34 min
EV Stations1
Libraries30

Is Hudson a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hudson receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Hudson offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hudson is $88,193, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hudson is $330,700, 17% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,561 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Hudson is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 130 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,742 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

28.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Hudson experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches, including 66.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Hudson has a population of 7,105 with a density of 2,307 people per square mile. The median age is 46.1 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92%), with 4.2% Black.

Population

7,105
Total Population
2,307
People / sq mi
46.1yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
3.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.9%
Female 45.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Hudson vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.7%
18% above US avg
Spanish7.3%
46% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hudson vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hudson is $88,193, which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Hudson vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$88,193
17% above US avg
Per Capita Income$46,854
Avg Weekly Wage$1,532
IRS Avg AGI$101,951

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.8%
77% below US avg
Establishments (County)12,730
County GDP$38,133M

Business (County)

Restaurants943
Healthcare1,165
Retail1,509
Manufacturing506

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,545
173% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.89%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.6 min
Work from Home14.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Hudson is $330,700, 17% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,561 (34% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $523,207.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$330,700
17% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$523,207
Median List Price$515,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$515,000
$/Sq Ft$267
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio97.1%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory6

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,561
34% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,322
1 Bedroom$1,422
2 Bedrooms$1,851
3 Bedrooms$2,386
4 Bedrooms$2,650

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,545
173% above US avg
Effective Rate2.89%
In Hudson, 33.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.9% report depression. 21.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Hudson vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.3%
4% above US avg
Diabetes7.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure28.0%
Asthma11.0%
COPD5.2%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.9%
Physical Inactivity21.9%
Depression22.9%
Mental Distress17.2%
Physical Distress11.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.8%
Checkup Rate75.2%
Premature Death6,909/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access89.2%
Healthcare Facilities1,165
Hudson has a violent crime rate of 130 per 100,000 residents, 66% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,742 per 100,000 (11% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Hudson vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent129.6/100K
66% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape28.4/100K
Robbery20.3/100K
Assault81.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,742.0/100K
11% below US avg
Burglary255.2/100K
Theft1,421.9/100K
Vehicle Theft64.8/100K
Arson4.1/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)29

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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 is 46.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.9°F
11% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.1 inches
21% above US avg
Snowfall66.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation159 ft (48 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density2,307/sq mi
Coordinates42.7638°N, 71.4320°W
County FIPS33011
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 28.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 2.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.1%
D 50.9%

Winner: Democrat by 2.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.6%
15% below US avg
High School+93.5%
School Test Score6.29
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density2,307/sq mi
Total Area3.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries30
Healthcare Facilities1,165
Restaurants943
Retail Stores1,509

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)29
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.6 min
Work from Home14.7%

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