Living in Hudson, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hudson · Census data 2020–2024
Hudson has 2,006 residents with a median age of 35.7. The median household income is $81,250 (15% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $373,200, the median rent is $1,283/month.
Hudson at a glance
- Population
- 2,006
- Median age
- 35.7State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $81,250State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $373,200State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $1,283/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 77.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.3%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Hudson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.1%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Colorado median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Hudson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hudson the median home value is $373,200, 12% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,283 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,994 a month in housing costs.
Hudson median household income
The median household income in Hudson is $81,250 and the income per person is $45,064. 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Hudson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 678
- Owner-occupied
- 77.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.6%
- Vacant
- 4.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 3.02
Hudson demographics
- Population
- 2,006
- Median age
- 35.7
- Under 18
- 27.3%
- 65 and older
- 7.8%
- Households
- 645
- Foreign-born
- 26.2%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hudson ›
Education in Hudson
9.3% of adults 25 and older in Hudson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hudson
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 2.5%
- Drive alone
- 81.8%
- Public transit
- 4.1%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
Hudson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson | 2,006 | $81,250 | $373,200 | $1,283 |
| Lochbuie | 8,609 | $97,009 | $423,000 | $2,429 |
| Keenesburg | 2,347 | $83,950 | $432,900 | $1,474 |
| Aristocrat Ranchettes | 1,747 | $83,689 | $417,300 | $1,716 |
| Fort Lupton | 8,897 | $80,889 | $416,000 | $1,251 |
| Brighton | 42,059 | $107,679 | $499,500 | $1,779 |
| Platteville | 2,928 | $74,500 | $416,700 | $1,704 |
| Todd Creek | 5,379 | $194,362 | $897,200 | — |
| Commerce City | 66,445 | $111,972 | $499,700 | $1,880 |
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What is the median household income in Hudson, CO?
The median household income in Hudson is $81,250, 15% lower than the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hudson?
The median home value in Hudson is $373,200, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Hudson?
The median gross rent in Hudson is $1,283 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is Hudson, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.1%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Colorado median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.4%.
What is the median age in Hudson?
The median age in Hudson is 35.7 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Hudson?
The average commute to work in Hudson is 28 minutes; 2.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hudson?
The unemployment rate in Hudson is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hudson?
9.3% of adults in Hudson have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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