Living in Hudson, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hudson · Census data 2020–2024
Hudson has 14,959 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $93,937 (21% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $392,700, the median rent is $1,359/month.
Hudson at a glance
- Population
- 14,959
- Median age
- 38.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $93,937State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $392,700State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,359/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 66.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Hudson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 21% higher than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 6.2%.
Cons: Home values 47% higher than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%.
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 $392,700, 18% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,359 per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,115 a month in housing costs.
Hudson median household income
The median household income in Hudson is $93,937 and the income per person is $56,684. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Hudson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,834
- Owner-occupied
- 66.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.5%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.24
Hudson demographics
- Population
- 14,959
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 19.5%
- Households
- 6,577
- Foreign-born
- 5.3%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hudson ›
Education in Hudson
43.1% of adults 25 and older in Hudson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 13.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hudson
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 17.9%
- Drive alone
- 71.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
Hudson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson | 14,959 | $93,937 | $392,700 | $1,359 |
| Lakeland Shores | 344 | $134,375 | $455,400 | $1,375 |
| Lakeland | 1,492 | $100,132 | $373,900 | $1,668 |
| North Hudson | 3,819 | $122,647 | $385,300 | $1,506 |
| Lake St. Croix Beach | 1,105 | $102,159 | $363,800 | $1,563 |
| St. Marys Point | 483 | $113,750 | $523,000 | $1,125 |
| Bayport | 3,905 | $125,893 | $376,900 | $2,028 |
| Oak Park Heights | 4,756 | $82,476 | $354,800 | $1,443 |
| Afton | 2,957 | $133,305 | $679,300 | $2,333 |
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What is the median household income in Hudson, WI?
The median household income in Hudson is $93,937, 21% higher than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (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 $392,700, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Hudson?
The median gross rent in Hudson is $1,359 per month, about 23.3% of household income.
Is Hudson, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 21% higher than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 6.2%. Minuses: home values 47% higher than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%.
What is the median age in Hudson?
The median age in Hudson is 38.1 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Hudson?
The average commute to work in Hudson is 23 minutes; 17.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hudson?
The unemployment rate in Hudson is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hudson?
43.1% 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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