At a Glance
Median Income
$52,332
$33,868 per capita
Home Value
$112,900
Zillow: $229,837
Median Rent
$889/mo
17.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
459/100K
3,412/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.8%
84.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
19.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 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?
B
3.3 / 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 $52,332 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,868. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,474 business establishments, including 769 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hudson is $112,900 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,837. Median rent is $889/month, with 17.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Hudson reports 459 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,412/100K.
Education
34.8% of adults in Hudson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% above the national average).
84.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hudson has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,278
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density3,363/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,332
Per Capita$33,868
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty19.5%
County GDP$20,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,900
Rent$889
Ownership66.2%
Zillow$229,837
Housing Units849
Rent Burden17.8%
Crime
F
Violent459/100K
Property3,412/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,192/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation646 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.8%
High School+84.5%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute31 min
Broadband70.9%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Hudson was built in 1938.
19.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 769 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
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