Living in Hudson, Wyoming
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hudson · Census data 2020–2024
Hudson has 401 residents with a median age of 55.1. The median household income is $50,000 (34% lower than the Wyoming median), the median home value is $189,400, the median rent is $850/month.
Hudson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hudson at a glance
- Population
- 401
- Median age
- 55.1State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $50,000State: $76,176
- Median home value
- $189,400State: $309,700
- Median rent
- $850/moState: $992
- Homeowners
- 83.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.7%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Hudson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Wyoming median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
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 $189,400, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, which is 45% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,238 a month in housing costs.
Hudson median household income
The median household income in Hudson is $50,000 and the income per person is $30,094. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Wyoming: 10.5%).
Housing in Hudson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 193
- Owner-occupied
- 83.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.9%
- Vacant
- 10.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.33
Hudson demographics
- Population
- 401
- Median age
- 55.1
- Under 18
- 14%
- 65 and older
- 31.7%
- Households
- 172
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hudson ›
Education in Hudson
16.7% of adults 25 and older in Hudson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wyoming: 30.6%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hudson
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Drive alone
- 82.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.6%
Hudson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson | 401 | $50,000 | $189,400 | $850 |
| Arapahoe | 1,240 | $70,000 | $183,900 | $453 |
| Lander | 7,432 | $74,813 | $337,100 | $896 |
| Ethete | 1,326 | $80,833 | $118,800 | $548 |
| Boulder Flats | 564 | $83,929 | $258,300 | $1,069 |
| Riverton | 10,856 | $55,208 | $219,400 | $921 |
| Johnstown | 253 | $41,875 | — | — |
| Fort Washakie | 1,219 | $36,875 | $92,800 | $519 |
| Pavillion | 318 | $51,563 | $125,000 | $1,125 |
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What is the median household income in Hudson, WY?
The median household income in Hudson is $50,000, 34% lower than the Wyoming median of $76,176 (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 $189,400, compared with $309,700 in Wyoming.
How much is rent in Hudson?
The median gross rent in Hudson is $850 per month, about 45% of household income.
Is Hudson, WY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Wyoming median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
What is the median age in Hudson?
The median age in Hudson is 55.1 years (Wyoming: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Hudson?
The average commute to work in Hudson is 19 minutes; 5.4% 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?
16.7% 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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