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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 92.7% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.3% |
| 46% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $88,193 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,854 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,532 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $101,951 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.8% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 12,730 |
| County GDP | $38,133M |
| Restaurants | 943 |
| Healthcare | 1,165 |
| Retail | 1,509 |
| Manufacturing | 506 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,545 |
| 173% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.89% |
| Commute Time | 33.6 min |
| Work from Home | 14.7% |
| Census Median | $330,700 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $523,207 |
| Median List Price | $515,000 |
| Median List Price | $515,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $267 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.1% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,561 |
| 34% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,322 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,422 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,851 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,386 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,650 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,545 |
| 173% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.89% |
| Obesity | 33.3% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.9% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,909/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,165 |
| Total Violent | 129.6/100K |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 28.4/100K |
| Robbery | 20.3/100K |
| Assault | 81.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,742.0/100K |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 255.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,421.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 64.8/100K |
| Arson | 4.1/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 29 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.1 inches |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 66.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 159 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,307/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7638°N, 71.4320°W |
| County FIPS | 33011 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.6% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.29 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,307/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 30 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,165 |
| Restaurants | 943 |
| Retail Stores | 1,509 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 29 |
| Avg Commute | 33.6 min |
| Work from Home | 14.7% |