Living in Hudson, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hudson · Census data 2020–2024
Hudson has 25,557 residents with a median age of 45.7. The median household income is $124,213 (25% higher than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $438,900, the median rent is $1,735/month.
Hudson at a glance
- Population
- 25,557
- Median age
- 45.7State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $124,213State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $438,900State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,735/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 82.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.2%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Hudson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: Home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hudson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hudson the median home value is $438,900, 32% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,735 per month, which is 24.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,374 a month in housing costs.
Hudson median household income
The median household income in Hudson is $124,213 and the income per person is $55,789. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Hudson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,217
- Owner-occupied
- 82.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.4%
- Vacant
- 2.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.56
Hudson demographics
- Population
- 25,557
- Median age
- 45.7
- Under 18
- 16.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 9,930
- Foreign-born
- 7.1%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hudson ›
Education in Hudson
34.2% of adults 25 and older in Hudson have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 11.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hudson
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 19.6%
- Drive alone
- 73.7%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
Hudson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson | 25,557 | $124,213 | $438,900 | $1,735 |
| Nashua | 91,294 | $96,326 | $403,900 | $1,737 |
| Pelham | 14,449 | $135,956 | $552,600 | $1,425 |
| Windham | 16,038 | $189,583 | $723,300 | $3,218 |
| Tyngsborough | 12,550 | $129,348 | $552,500 | $1,986 |
| Litchfield | 8,499 | $162,036 | $485,000 | $2,138 |
| Dunstable | 3,408 | $208,512 | $674,000 | $1,325 |
| Dracut | 32,574 | $114,036 | $473,900 | $1,839 |
| Londonderry | 26,685 | $132,556 | $505,200 | $1,803 |
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What is the median household income in Hudson, NH?
The median household income in Hudson is $124,213, 25% higher than the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (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 $438,900, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Hudson?
The median gross rent in Hudson is $1,735 per month, about 24.7% of household income.
Is Hudson, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 5%.
What is the median age in Hudson?
The median age in Hudson is 45.7 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Hudson?
The average commute to work in Hudson is 31 minutes; 19.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hudson?
The unemployment rate in Hudson is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hudson?
34.2% 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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