Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area
Hudson is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 15,004. Residents earn $97,036 per year, which is 29% above the national average.
Based on current data, Hudson receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Hudson offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hudson is $97,036, 29% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. 9.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Hudson is $355,000, 26% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,377 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Hudson is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 135 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,468 per 100,000, 77% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 45.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Hudson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 92.2% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.8% |
| 42% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $97,036 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,711 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $913 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,110 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.7% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,024 |
| County GDP | $1,545M |
| Restaurants | 110 |
| Healthcare | 78 |
| Retail | 97 |
| Manufacturing | 50 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,822 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.64% |
| Commute Time | 23.1 min |
| Work from Home | 15.2% |
| Census Median | $355,000 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $485,617 |
| Median List Price | $402,000 |
| Median List Price | $402,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $203 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.2% |
| Price Drops | 17.1% |
| Inventory | 35 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,377 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,918 |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,822 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.64% |
| Obesity | 35.4% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.0% |
| Depression | 23.4% |
| Mental Distress | 15.4% |
| Physical Distress | 10.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.2% |
| Premature Death | 5,140/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 78 |
| Total Violent | 135.4/100K |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 22.6/100K |
| Assault | 112.9/100K |
| Total Property | 3,468.3/100K |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 173.0/100K |
| Theft | 3,220.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 75.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 43.4°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.1 inches |
| 10% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 849 ft (259 m) |
| Area | 6.8 sq mi (17.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,197/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9639°N, 92.7303°W |
| County FIPS | 55093 |
Winner: Republican by 16.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 45.8% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,197/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 8 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 8 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 78 |
| Restaurants | 110 |
| Retail Stores | 97 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 23.1 min |
| Work from Home | 15.2% |