Living in Hudson, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hudson · Census data 2020–2024
Hudson has 2,200 residents with a median age of 36. The median household income is $53,009 (27% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $110,300, the median rent is $854/month.
Hudson at a glance
- Population
- 2,200
- Median age
- 36State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $53,009State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $110,300State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $854/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 73.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Hudson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 17.8%.
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 $110,300, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $854 per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,071 a month in housing costs.
Hudson median household income
The median household income in Hudson is $53,009 and the income per person is $25,486. 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Hudson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 984
- Owner-occupied
- 73.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.3%
- Vacant
- 13.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1945
- Average household size
- 2.54
Hudson demographics
- Population
- 2,200
- Median age
- 36
- Under 18
- 27.1%
- 65 and older
- 11.5%
- Households
- 852
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hudson ›
Education in Hudson
13.8% of adults 25 and older in Hudson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 6.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hudson
- Unemployment rate
- 7.9%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Drive alone
- 76.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.5%
Hudson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson | 2,200 | $53,009 | $110,300 | $854 |
| Clayton | 247 | $66,250 | $86,700 | $1,071 |
| Pittsford | 707 | $45,833 | $105,700 | $940 |
| Addison | 534 | $54,519 | $137,100 | $643 |
| Manitou Beach-Devils Lake | 2,103 | $83,980 | $260,300 | $963 |
| Waldron | 603 | $52,750 | $83,700 | $850 |
| Morenci | 2,137 | $59,643 | $104,300 | $846 |
| North Adams | 435 | $52,813 | $99,500 | $900 |
| Fayette | 969 | $49,539 | $94,400 | $806 |
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What is the median household income in Hudson, MI?
The median household income in Hudson is $53,009, 27% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (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 $110,300, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Hudson?
The median gross rent in Hudson is $854 per month, about 28% of household income.
Is Hudson, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 17.8%.
What is the median age in Hudson?
The median age in Hudson is 36 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Hudson?
The average commute to work in Hudson is 28 minutes; 2.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hudson?
The unemployment rate in Hudson is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hudson?
13.8% 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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