Living in Hudson, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hudson · Census data 2020–2024
Hudson has 11,254 residents with a median age of 63.8. The median household income is $51,513 (31% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $269,200, the median rent is $1,044/month.
Hudson at a glance
- Population
- 11,254
- Median age
- 63.8State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $51,513State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $269,200State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,044/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 77.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Hudson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 25% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.6%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 35 minutes; a poverty rate of 13%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Hudson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hudson the median home value is $269,200, 19% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,044 per month, which is 34.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,619 a month in housing costs.
Hudson median household income
The median household income in Hudson is $51,513 and the income per person is $36,304. 13% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Hudson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,602
- Owner-occupied
- 77.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.9%
- Vacant
- 26.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 1.96
Hudson demographics
- Population
- 11,254
- Median age
- 63.8
- Under 18
- 8.9%
- 65 and older
- 46.4%
- Households
- 5,571
- Foreign-born
- 8.6%
- Veterans
- 12.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hudson ›
Education in Hudson
18% of adults 25 and older in Hudson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 6.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hudson
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 17.4%
- Drive alone
- 72.6%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.6%
Hudson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson | 11,254 | $51,513 | $269,200 | $1,044 |
| Bayonet Point | 23,822 | $42,524 | $177,000 | $1,336 |
| Jasmine Estates | 23,571 | $50,718 | $199,500 | $1,457 |
| Aripeka | 258 | $128,878 | $351,300 | — |
| Meadow Oaks | 3,705 | $61,506 | $232,100 | $1,759 |
| Port Richey | 3,364 | $51,121 | $293,100 | $1,027 |
| Heritage Pines | 1,477 | $70,542 | $288,800 | — |
| New Port Richey East | 11,939 | $46,641 | $220,700 | $1,156 |
| Moon Lake | 4,638 | $48,878 | — | $1,043 |
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What is the median household income in Hudson, FL?
The median household income in Hudson is $51,513, 31% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (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 $269,200, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Hudson?
The median gross rent in Hudson is $1,044 per month, about 34.1% of household income.
Is Hudson, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 25% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.6%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 35 minutes; a poverty rate of 13%.
What is the median age in Hudson?
The median age in Hudson is 63.8 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Hudson?
The average commute to work in Hudson is 35 minutes; 17.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hudson?
The unemployment rate in Hudson is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hudson?
18% 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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