Hudson, NH

Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Hillsborough County County

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 $541,057 Zillow
$1,561 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
78 Violent Crime/100K 1,192 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$88,193 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$330,700 home value, $1,561/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
78 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Hudson, NH

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,193
17% above
$46,854 per capita
Home Value
$330,700
17% above
Zillow: $541,057
Median Rent
$1,561/mo
34% above
24.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
78/100K
79% below
1,192/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%
15% below
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
4% above
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°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
117%
Home Value
117%
Rent
134%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
85%
Unemployment
78%
Crime
21%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hudson a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 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 $88,193 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,854. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,730 business establishments, including 943 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hudson is $330,700 , 17% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $541,057. Median rent is $1,561/month, with 24.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 104.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Safety & Crime

Hudson reports 78 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,192/100K.

Education

28.6% of adults in Hudson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 46.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population7,105
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density2,307/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born6.2%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$88,193
Per Capita$46,854
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$38,133M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,532

Housing

A+
Home Value$330,700
Rent$1,561
Ownership76.8%
Zillow$541,057
Housing Units3,249
Rent Burden24.3%

Crime

F
Violent78/100K
Property1,192/100K

Health

Obesity33.3%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,909/100K

Climate

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

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute34 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed148 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries30

Did You Know?

The median home in Hudson was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Manchester Boston Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 148 Mbps.
There are 943 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.