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Hudson, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Luzerne County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,278 Population 3,363/sq mi density
$52,332 Median Income $33,868 per capita
$112,900 Home Value $229,837 Zillow
$889 Median Rent 17.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
459 Violent Crime/100K 3,412 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$52,332 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,900 home value, $889/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
459 violent crimes/100K (21% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Hudson, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,332
30% below
$33,868 per capita
Home Value
$112,900
60% below
Zillow: $229,837
Median Rent
$889/mo
24% below
17.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
459/100K
21% above
3,412/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.8%
3% above
84.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
19.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
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)

Income
70%
Home Value
40%
Rent
76%
Poverty
157%
Bachelor's
103%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
121%
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.