Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Hudson is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,278. Residents earn $52,332 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hudson receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Hudson stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Hudson is $52,332, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. The poverty rate of 19.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Hudson is $112,900, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $889 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 34.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 84.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Hudson experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches, including 45.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 80.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 19.3% |
| 44% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,332 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,868 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,075 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,726 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.5% |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,474 |
| County GDP | $20,580M |
| Restaurants | 769 |
| Healthcare | 993 |
| Retail | 1,145 |
| Manufacturing | 299 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,079 |
| 74% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.38% |
| Commute Time | 31.4 min |
| Work from Home | 19.6% |
| Census Median | $112,900 |
| 60% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $889 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,079 |
| 74% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.38% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.3% |
| Premature Death | 10,192/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 88.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 993 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.7 inches |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 45.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,363/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2772°N, 75.8312°W |
| County FIPS | 42079 |
Winner: Republican by 19.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.8% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 3,363/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 993 |
| Restaurants | 769 |
| Retail Stores | 1,145 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Avg Commute | 31.4 min |
| Work from Home | 19.6% |