Hudson, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Angelina County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
5,017 Population 990/sq mi density
$51,733 Median Income $28,776 per capita
$169,000 Home Value $195,501 Zillow
$1,131 Median Rent 37.4% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,733 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $1,131/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Hudson, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,733
31% below
$28,776 per capita
Home Value
$169,000
40% below
Zillow: $195,501
Median Rent
$1,131/mo
3% below
37.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.2%
52% below
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

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
69%
Home Value
60%
Rent
97%
Poverty
41%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
42%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hudson a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 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 1.5% (58% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,017
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density990/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans14.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$51,733
Per Capita$28,776
Unemployment1.5%
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%

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death12,483/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain50.3 in/yr
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.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 165 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.