At a Glance
Median Income
$51,733
$28,776 per capita
Home Value
$169,000
Zillow: $195,501
Median Rent
$1,131/mo
37.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
122/100K
1,344/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.2%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
306 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
3.0 / 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 $51,733 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,776. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,952 business establishments, including 165 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hudson is $169,000 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,501. Median rent is $1,131/month, with 37.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
Hudson reports 122 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,344/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.2% of adults in Hudson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hudson has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population5,017
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density990/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$51,733
Per Capita$28,776
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$4,478M
Avg Weekly Wage$966
Housing
A+
Home Value$169,000
Rent$1,131
Ownership38.1%
Zillow$195,501
Housing Units2,079
Rent Burden37.4%
Crime
F
Violent122/100K
Property1,344/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault122/100K
Burglary611/100K
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death12,483/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain50.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation328 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 24%
Commute19 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed58 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Hudson was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Nacogdoches A L Mangham Jr Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 165 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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