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Living in
Hudson.
About
Life in Hudson
Hudson is a community of 23,007 people in Ohio. The median household income is $171,427, median rent runs about $2,344 per month, and median home values are around $466,500. The unemployment rate is 4.9%.
Hudson at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Foreign-Born
6.0%
Broadband Internet
96.4%
of households
Population Growth
0.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.0% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Hudson: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Hudson, the largest foreign-born group is from India (12.5%), and 1.1% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
28.3%
of residents
65 and Older
20.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
14.2%
of households
Married Couples
77.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.80
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 127% above OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Hudson
In Hudson, rent runs 127% above the OH average, and home values are 117% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
41.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
29.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,375
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
88.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1983
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $560,445 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OH
Unemployment in Hudson and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Summit County, which includes Hudson, is close to the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Hudson: Summit County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Summit County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Hudson is about 4% of Summit 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
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Akron, OH metro area
Commute26.7 min avg
How Hudson residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Hudson, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 58% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 22 mi
Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK)
Regional airport · few flights471k passengers boarded in 2025
- 24 mi
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Medium hub4.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 120 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M 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 86% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Hudson runs 86% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
47.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
472.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Hudson Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 7 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Summit County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Summit County, which includes Hudson, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 7 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $24,500 |
| 2024 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.5M |
| 2023 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Winter Storm | $9,500 |
| 2021 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $501,500 |
| 2020 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $601,000 |
| 2019 | 23 | Hail | $7.6M |
| 2018 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $649,000 |
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.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Summit County, county-wide
Hudson is about 4% of Summit County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Summit County, which includes Hudson, is typically good — 232 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
232
per year
Moderate Days
130
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Summit County, county-wide
Hudson is about 4% of Summit County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate81°F summers, 21°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Hudson has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and cold winters (avg low 21°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
61°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
36°/21°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.5"
Annual Snowfall
45.0"
Hot Days/Year
7
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
133
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
160
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 18°F | 3.09" |
| Feb | 36°F | 19°F | 2.55" |
| Mar | 46°F | 25°F | 3.18" |
| Apr | 60°F | 37°F | 3.69" |
| May | 70°F | 47°F | 4.12" |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 4.08" |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 4.20" |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 3.48" |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 3.79" |
| Oct | 61°F | 41°F | 3.34" |
| Nov | 49°F | 32°F | 2.99" |
| Dec | 39°F | 24°F | 3.07" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Hudson
Hudson has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
1.6%
of residents
Assurance Health Hudson Llc
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Summa Western Reserve Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.3 mi away · Cuyahoga Falls
Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare Northfield Campus
Psychiatric · 10.4 mi away · Northfield
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center
Acute Care Hospitals · 10.5 mi away · Akron
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.
Education16.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Hudson
Hudson's student/teacher ratio is 16.0:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 75.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
75.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Hudson (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 19,320 students · in-state tuition $13,628 · 64% graduate · median earnings $51,178 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Akron Main Campus
11.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 9,052 students · in-state tuition $13,530 · 50% graduate · median earnings $51,221 (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: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, 7 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Hudson
Hudson has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Cuyahoga Valley National Park (7 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
7 mi awayJames A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
30 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
31 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
77 mi awayPublic Libraries in Hudson
Hudson Library And Historical Society
96 Library Street, Hudson
Cities Near Hudson
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Hudson?
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Hudson FAQ
Is Hudson, Ohio affordable?⌄
Hudson's median rent is $2,344/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $171,427/year. Median home value is $466,500.
Is Hudson, Ohio safe?⌄
Hudson's violent crime rate was 48 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 472 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Hudson, Ohio?⌄
Summit County, which includes Hudson, has an unemployment rate of 4.9%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Hudson, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Hudson is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,344/month and median household income is $171,427/year. The median home value is $466,500. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Hudson, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Hudson is 27 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