Living in Hudson, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hudson · Census data 2020–2024
Hudson has 2,699 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $120,481 (61% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $242,700, the median rent is $947/month.
Hudson at a glance
- Population
- 2,699
- Median age
- 41State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $120,481State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $242,700State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $947/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 90.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.2%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Hudson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 61% higher than the Iowa median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 4%.
Cons: Home values 17% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.5%.
The weather is best in May and July to September.
Cost of living in Hudson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hudson the median home value is $242,700, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $947 per month, which is 35% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,662 a month in housing costs.
Hudson median household income
The median household income in Hudson is $120,481 and the income per person is $46,627. 4% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Hudson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,027
- Owner-occupied
- 90.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.9%
- Vacant
- 3.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.72
Hudson demographics
- Population
- 2,699
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 27.3%
- 65 and older
- 17.3%
- Households
- 992
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hudson ›
Education in Hudson
41.2% of adults 25 and older in Hudson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 15.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hudson
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 9.9%
- Drive alone
- 80%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Hudson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson | 2,699 | $120,481 | $242,700 | $947 |
| Cedar Falls | 40,888 | $76,987 | $263,600 | $1,203 |
| Waterloo | 67,008 | $57,480 | $152,600 | $923 |
| Dike | 1,365 | $91,146 | $247,800 | $711 |
| Evansdale | 4,518 | $60,397 | $150,300 | $979 |
| Washburn | 714 | $61,406 | $142,300 | $985 |
| Elk Run Heights | 964 | $76,500 | $171,200 | $1,125 |
| Reinbeck | 1,715 | $86,797 | $165,000 | $747 |
| Raymond | 899 | $76,711 | $222,600 | $1,125 |
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What is the median household income in Hudson, IA?
The median household income in Hudson is $120,481, 61% higher than the Iowa median of $75,059 (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 $242,700, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Hudson?
The median gross rent in Hudson is $947 per month, about 35% of household income.
Is Hudson, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 61% higher than the Iowa median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 4%. Minuses: home values 17% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.5%.
What is the median age in Hudson?
The median age in Hudson is 41 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Hudson?
The average commute to work in Hudson is 17 minutes; 9.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hudson?
The unemployment rate in Hudson is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hudson?
41.2% 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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