Living in Hudson, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hudson · Census data 2020–2024
Hudson has 1,918 residents with a median age of 37.9. The median household income is $110,000 (32% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $224,700, the median rent is $1,063/month.
Hudson at a glance
- Population
- 1,918
- Median age
- 37.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $110,000State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $224,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,063/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 97.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Hudson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 32% higher than the Illinois median; home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 2.3%.
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 $224,700, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,063 per month, which is 19.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,754 a month in housing costs.
Hudson median household income
The median household income in Hudson is $110,000 and the income per person is $42,958. 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Hudson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 701
- Owner-occupied
- 97.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 2.9%
- Vacant
- 5.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.91
Hudson demographics
- Population
- 1,918
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 30%
- 65 and older
- 14.4%
- Households
- 660
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hudson ›
Education in Hudson
44% of adults 25 and older in Hudson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 17.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hudson
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 15.7%
- Drive alone
- 76.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.4%
Hudson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson | 1,918 | $110,000 | $224,700 | $1,063 |
| Kappa | 226 | $98,125 | $169,400 | $925 |
| Towanda | 350 | $72,500 | $158,800 | $1,000 |
| Normal | 53,569 | $64,785 | $213,600 | $965 |
| Carlock | 500 | $85,625 | $154,600 | $1,348 |
| Bloomington | 78,907 | $77,384 | $203,300 | $1,050 |
| El Paso | 2,917 | $75,625 | $159,400 | $881 |
| Twin Grove | 1,458 | $116,250 | $264,800 | — |
| Danvers | 1,130 | $88,854 | $166,200 | $1,319 |
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What is the median household income in Hudson, IL?
The median household income in Hudson is $110,000, 32% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (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 $224,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Hudson?
The median gross rent in Hudson is $1,063 per month, about 19.2% of household income.
Is Hudson, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 32% higher than the Illinois median; home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 2.3%.
What is the median age in Hudson?
The median age in Hudson is 37.9 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Hudson?
The average commute to work in Hudson is 24 minutes; 15.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hudson?
The unemployment rate in Hudson is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hudson?
44% 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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