What are the schools like in Hudson, NH?

Hudson is served primarily by Hudson School District. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.2:1.

What is the median household income in Hudson?

The median household income in Hudson, NH is $80,901 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

What is the weather like in Hudson, NH?

Hudson has an average high temperature of 33.5°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 66.8 inches.

Hudson, NH Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Hudson, NH affordable or expensive?

Hudson's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hudson is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $298,100 and the median rent is $1,329 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hudson, NH?

Hudson has a violent crime rate of 74.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1184.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hudson, NH a Good Place to Live?

Hudson is a small town of 7,003 in New Hampshire, with a median household income of $80,901 and a 2.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Hudson stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. 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: 103.9

Hudson's overall cost of living index is 103.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hudson costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Hudson, NH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$298,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,329	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$80,901	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hudson's violent crime rate is 74.0 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

74.0 /100k

Property Crime

1184.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Hudson is served primarily by Hudson School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hudson, NH	National Avg
School District	Hudson School District	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hudson sees average highs of 33.5°F in January and 83.4°F in July, with 46.1 inches of annual precipitation and 66.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hudson, NH
Average High — January	33.5°F
Average High — July	83.4°F
Annual Precipitation	46.1"
Annual Snowfall	66.8"

Demographics

Metric	Hudson, NH	National Avg
Population	7,003	—
Median Age	48.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.5%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	15.3%	22.2%
65 and over	20.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Nashua, NH 3 mi Londonderry, NH 7 mi East Merrimack, NH 8 mi East Pepperell, MA 10 mi Pepperell, MA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Hudson

Hudson, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

03051

Hudson vs Other Cities

Hudson, NH vs Nashua, NH Hudson, NH vs Londonderry, NH Hudson, NH vs East Merrimack, NH Hudson, NH vs East Pepperell, MA Hudson, NH vs Pepperell, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hudson, NH affordable or expensive?

Hudson's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Hudson roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $298,100 and median rent is $1,329/month.

What is the crime rate in Hudson, NH?

Hudson's violent crime rate is 74.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1184.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hudson?

Public schools in Hudson are operated by Hudson School District. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 29.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hudson, NH a good place to live?

Hudson, NH has a population of 7,003, a median household income of $80,901, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Hudson?

Hudson averages 33.5°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.1 inches with about 66.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hudson?

Hudson, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 03051.

What is the population of Hudson?

The population of Hudson, New Hampshire is 7,003 with a median age of 48.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hudson?

Key numbers for living in Hudson: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $298,100, median household income $80,901, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. 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.