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Living in
Hudson.
Hudson is an unincorporated community in Middlesex County, MA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Hudson
Living in Hudson means settling into a solidly middle-class New England town where most people have roots that go back generations—Portuguese and Irish families who stayed after the shoe mills closed in the late 1960s, plus growing Latino and Asian communities. The town itself is quiet and residential, with a median household income around $91,000 and home values in the mid-$470,000s, so you're looking at typical Metro Boston pricing without being right in the city. The job market is stable with unemployment hovering around 4.1%, and your commute averages about 27 minutes, which puts Boston within reach but means you'll likely need a car for most of your life here.
Hudson at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Foreign-Born
20.5%
Broadband Internet
94.9%
of households
Population Growth
+1.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics20.5% foreign-born, most often from Brazil
Who lives in Hudson: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Hudson, the largest foreign-born group is from Brazil (27.6%), and 14.8% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
17.8%
of residents
65 and Older
21.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.7%
of households
Married Couples
47.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.27
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 21% below MA average
Rent, home values, and income in Hudson
In Hudson, rent runs 21% below the MA average, and home values are 16% below the MA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
37.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,597
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
68.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1968
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $613,763 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below MA average
Unemployment in Hudson
Unemployment in Middlesex County, which includes Hudson, is 0.4 percentage points lower than the MA average.
Unemployment rate
Hudson: Middlesex County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Middlesex County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Hudson is less than 1% of Middlesex County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Hudson Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute30.2 min avg
How Hudson residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Hudson, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 56% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 18 mi
Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)
Regional airport · few flights106k passengers boarded in 2025
- 29 mi
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Major hub21.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 15% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Hudson runs 15% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
279.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
485.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Hudson Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Middlesex County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Middlesex County, which includes Hudson, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $73,400 |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $23,700 |
| 2023 | 29 | Flood | $99,100 |
| 2022 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | $111,000 |
| 2021 | 28 | Strong Wind | $583,500 |
| 2020 | 52 | Strong Wind | $552,300 |
| 2019 | 27 | Strong Wind | $263,750 |
| 2018 | 40 | Flood | $526,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Middlesex County, county-wide
Hudson is less than 1% of Middlesex County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Middlesex County, which includes Hudson, is typically good — 299 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
299
per year
Moderate Days
65
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Middlesex County, county-wide
Hudson is less than 1% of Middlesex County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate84°F summers, 17°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Hudson has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and very cold winters (avg low 17°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/34°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/39°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
40°/17°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.8"
Annual Snowfall
45.7"
Hot Days/Year
22
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
147
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
129
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 15°F | 3.58" |
| Feb | 41°F | 16°F | 3.30" |
| Mar | 49°F | 24°F | 4.59" |
| Apr | 62°F | 34°F | 4.36" |
| May | 73°F | 45°F | 3.67" |
| Jun | 81°F | 55°F | 4.16" |
| Jul | 87°F | 60°F | 4.04" |
| Aug | 85°F | 58°F | 4.43" |
| Sep | 78°F | 49°F | 3.89" |
| Oct | 66°F | 38°F | 5.07" |
| Nov | 54°F | 29°F | 3.76" |
| Dec | 43°F | 21°F | 4.85" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Hudson
Uninsured
3.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Hudson's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Marlborough Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.7 mi away · Marlborough
Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital Llc
Psychiatric · 7.5 mi away · Westborough
Taravista Behavioral Health Center
Psychiatric · 9.8 mi away · Devens
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education10.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Hudson
Hudson's student/teacher ratio is 10.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 43.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
43.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Hudson (within 15 miles)
Quinsigamond Community College
12.8 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 6,447 students · in-state tuition $6,376 · 32% graduate · median earnings $51,435 (10 yrs after entry)
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
14.7 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 5,447 students · in-state tuition $63,246 · 89% graduate · median earnings $113,513 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 2,566 students · in-state tuition $12,220 · 57% graduate · median earnings $63,249 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,300 students · in-state tuition $70,144 · 92% graduate · median earnings $90,458 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,669 students · in-state tuition $53,420 · 71% graduate · median earnings $73,712 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Minute Man National Historical Park, 14 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Hudson
Hudson has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Minute Man National Historical Park (14 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Minute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
14 mi awayLowell National Historical Park
National Historical Park
22 mi awayFrederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
National Historic Site
23 mi awayJohn Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
National Historic Site
23 mi awayLongfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
National Historic Site
23 mi awayBoston African American National Historic Site
National Historic Site
26 mi awayBoston National Historical Park
National Historical Park
26 mi awaySaugus Iron Works National Historic Site
National Historic Site
29 mi awayPublic Libraries in Hudson
Hudson Public Library
3 Washington Street, Hudson
Cities Near Hudson
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Hudson?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Hudson FAQ
Is Hudson, Massachusetts affordable?⌄
Hudson's median rent is $1,397/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $90,524/year. Median home value is $473,300.
Is Hudson, Massachusetts safe?⌄
Hudson's violent crime rate was 280 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 485 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Hudson, Massachusetts?⌄
Middlesex County, which includes Hudson, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Hudson, Massachusetts?⌄
The cost of living in Hudson is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,397/month and median household income is $90,524/year. The median home value is $473,300. About 38% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Hudson, Massachusetts?⌄
The average commute in Hudson is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from