Hudson is a small town of 1,463 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $55,779
and a 2.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hudson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
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: 93.0
Hudson's overall cost of living index is 93.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hudson costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hudson, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$115,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$797
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,779
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hudson's violent crime rate is 135.5 per 100,000 residents
— 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
135.5 /100k
Property Crime
516.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Hudson, PA
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
30.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hudson sees average highs of 35.7°F in January
and 84.6°F in July,
with 45.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 45.1 inches of snow per year.
Hudson's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hudson roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $115,100 and median rent is $797/month.
Hudson's violent crime rate is 135.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 516.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Hudson, PA has a population of 1,463, a median household income of $55,779, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%.
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 35.7°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.4 inches
with about 45.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Hudson, Pennsylvania is 1,463 with a median age of 45.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hudson: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $115,100, median household income $55,779, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.