Living in Hudson, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hudson · Census data 2020–2024
Hudson has 5,865 residents with a median age of 41.2. The median household income is $54,139 (37% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $389,900, the median rent is $1,343/month.
Hudson at a glance
- Population
- 5,865
- Median age
- 41.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $54,139State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $389,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,343/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 45%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.3%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Hudson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 28.2%.
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 $389,900, 17% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,343 per month, which is 47.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,299 a month in housing costs.
Hudson median household income
The median household income in Hudson is $54,139 and the income per person is $54,009. 28.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Hudson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,551
- Owner-occupied
- 45%
- Renter-occupied
- 55%
- Vacant
- 19.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.91
Hudson demographics
- Population
- 5,865
- Median age
- 41.2
- Under 18
- 15.8%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 2,865
- Foreign-born
- 14.5%
- Veterans
- 2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hudson ›
Education in Hudson
43.3% of adults 25 and older in Hudson have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 19.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hudson
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 26.9%
- Drive alone
- 49%
- Public transit
- 5.8%
- Walk to work
- 9%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
Hudson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson | 5,865 | $54,139 | $389,900 | $1,343 |
| Lorenz Park | 1,991 | $85,188 | $222,000 | $2,031 |
| Athens | 1,943 | $84,107 | $325,600 | $1,146 |
| Stottville | 1,045 | $60,872 | $166,100 | $1,352 |
| Claverack-Red Mills | 925 | $61,902 | $392,000 | — |
| Sleepy Hollow Lake | 1,354 | $110,100 | $297,300 | — |
| Catskill | 3,779 | $79,423 | $242,500 | $1,087 |
| Jefferson Heights | 1,192 | $68,775 | $277,800 | $1,451 |
| Leeds | 242 | $62,250 | $207,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Hudson, NY?
The median household income in Hudson is $54,139, 37% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $389,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Hudson?
The median gross rent in Hudson is $1,343 per month, about 47.8% of household income.
Is Hudson, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 28.2%.
What is the median age in Hudson?
The median age in Hudson is 41.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Hudson?
The average commute to work in Hudson is 27 minutes; 26.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hudson?
The unemployment rate in Hudson is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hudson?
43.3% 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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