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Hudson is a small town of 2,480 in Michigan, with a median household income of $50,125
and a 6.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hudson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Hudson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hudson city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.4
Hudson's overall cost of living index is 91.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hudson costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hudson, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$89,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$886
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,125
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hudson's violent crime rate is 128.0 per 100,000 residents
— 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
128.0 /100k
Property Crime
895.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hudson is served primarily by Hudson Area Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hudson, MI
National Avg
School District
Hudson Area Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hudson sees average highs of 32.9°F in January
and 85.5°F in July,
with 36.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 33.3 inches of snow per year.
Hudson's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hudson roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $89,900 and median rent is $886/month.
Hudson's violent crime rate is 128.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 895.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hudson are operated by Hudson Area Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.2:1. 12.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hudson, MI has a population of 2,480, a median household income of $50,125, and an unemployment rate of 6.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Hudson averages 32.9°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.2 inches
with about 33.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hudson, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49247.
The population of Hudson, Michigan is 2,480 with a median age of 33.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hudson: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $89,900, median household income $50,125, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hudson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
