At a Glance
Median Income
$55,394
$48,684 per capita
Home Value
$324,400
Zillow: $425,858
Median Rent
$1,309/mo
42.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
407/100K
2,518/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.0%
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
27.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
246 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hudson a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hudson residents earn a median household income of $55,394 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,684. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,212 business establishments, including 199 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hudson is $324,400 , 15% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $425,858. Median rent is $1,309/month, with 42.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Hudson reports 407 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,518/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
39.0% of adults in Hudson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% above the national average).
84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hudson has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population5,900
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density2,731/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$55,394
Per Capita$48,684
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty27.7%
County GDP$3,465M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,082
Housing
B
Home Value$324,400
Rent$1,309
Ownership47.8%
Zillow$425,858
Housing Units3,408
Rent Burden42.6%
Crime
F
Violent407/100K
Property2,518/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault256/100K
Burglary256/100K
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,810/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation107 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.0%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 57%
Commute25 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations29
Libraries12
Did You Know?
Hudson was founded in 1785.
The median home in Hudson was built in 1938.
22.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Albany International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
There are 199 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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