Living in Hudson, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hudson · Census data 2020–2024
Hudson has 382 residents with a median age of 60.5. The median household income is $66,429 (12% lower than the South Dakota median), the median home value is $150,500.
Hudson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hudson at a glance
- Population
- 382
- Median age
- 60.5State: 38
- Median household income
- $66,429State: $75,081
- Median home value
- $150,500State: $257,400
- Homeowners
- 81.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Hudson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.1%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the South Dakota median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 17%.
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 $150,500, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 13.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,330 a month in housing costs.
Hudson median household income
The median household income in Hudson is $66,429 and the income per person is $38,076. 17% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in Hudson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 223
- Owner-occupied
- 81.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.5%
- Vacant
- 10.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.79
Hudson demographics
- Population
- 382
- Median age
- 60.5
- Under 18
- 14.9%
- 65 and older
- 30.9%
- Households
- 200
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hudson ›
Education in Hudson
14% of adults 25 and older in Hudson have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hudson
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Drive alone
- 90.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87%
Hudson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson | 382 | $66,429 | $150,500 | — |
| Fairview | 102 | $71,719 | $155,400 | — |
| Hawarden | 2,658 | $74,167 | $136,300 | $933 |
| Rock Valley | 4,059 | $76,250 | $231,200 | $1,142 |
| Alcester | 989 | $57,000 | $125,800 | $688 |
| Inwood | 793 | $62,333 | $202,900 | $1,100 |
| Ireton | 552 | $71,250 | $156,600 | $1,094 |
| Canton | 3,033 | $60,850 | $191,400 | $673 |
| Sioux Center | 8,454 | $92,983 | $290,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Hudson, SD?
The median household income in Hudson is $66,429, 12% lower than the South Dakota median of $75,081 (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 $150,500, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.
Is Hudson, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.1%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the South Dakota median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 17%.
What is the median age in Hudson?
The median age in Hudson is 60.5 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in Hudson?
The average commute to work in Hudson is 20 minutes; 2.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hudson?
The unemployment rate in Hudson is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hudson?
14% 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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