Living in Hudson, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hudson · Census data 2020–2024
Hudson has 5,104 residents with a median age of 30.1. The median household income is $46,406 (41% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $171,700, the median rent is $1,114/month.
Hudson at a glance
- Population
- 5,104
- Median age
- 30.1State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $46,406State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $171,700State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,114/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 31.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.4%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Hudson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Texas median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Hudson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hudson the median home value is $171,700, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,114 per month, which is 41.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,584 a month in housing costs.
Hudson median household income
The median household income in Hudson is $46,406 and the income per person is $25,535. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Hudson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,241
- Owner-occupied
- 31.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 68.1%
- Vacant
- 2.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 2.33
Hudson demographics
- Population
- 5,104
- Median age
- 30.1
- Under 18
- 32.4%
- 65 and older
- 11.5%
- Households
- 2,190
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 16.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hudson ›
Education in Hudson
8.4% of adults 25 and older in Hudson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hudson
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Drive alone
- 81.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Hudson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson | 5,104 | $46,406 | $171,700 | $1,114 |
| Lufkin | 34,251 | $57,048 | $179,600 | $1,079 |
| Burke | 663 | $62,969 | $141,100 | $1,065 |
| Diboll | 4,995 | $57,902 | $89,100 | $706 |
| Huntington | 4,053 | $64,432 | $108,800 | $952 |
| Nacogdoches | 32,197 | $39,281 | $186,000 | $964 |
| Pleasant Hill | 830 | $53,237 | $79,900 | — |
| Corrigan | 1,784 | $37,700 | $122,900 | $431 |
| Kennard | 270 | $82,500 | $105,000 | $1,125 |
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What is the median household income in Hudson, TX?
The median household income in Hudson is $46,406, 41% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (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 $171,700, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Hudson?
The median gross rent in Hudson is $1,114 per month, about 41.2% of household income.
Is Hudson, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 11.9%. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Texas median.
What is the median age in Hudson?
The median age in Hudson is 30.1 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Hudson?
The average commute to work in Hudson is 21 minutes; 7.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hudson?
The unemployment rate in Hudson is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hudson?
8.4% 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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