Cost of Living in Hudson, NC
Population 3,777 · North Carolina · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Hudson sits on the smaller end of the North Carolina city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.
Geographically, Hudson is about 55 miles northwest of Concord, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 40% lower than Concord's $328,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Hudson
The median home value in Hudson is $196,200 — 36% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $752/month, 43% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $61,600/year is 17% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.6%, above the national average of 4.8%. North Carolina's top state income tax rate is 4.5% and the combined sales tax is 7.0%. The climate averages highs of 69.1°F and lows of 48.9°F. Overall, Hudson has a cost of living index of 61 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 39% less expensive.
Hudson has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 49 | 53 | 61 | 70 | 77 | 84 | 87 | 86 | 80 | 70 | 60 | 52 |
| Low °F | 30 | 33 | 40 | 48 | 56 | 64 | 68 | 67 | 61 | 49 | 39 | 33 |
| Precip" | 3.81 | 3.21 | 4.08 | 4.08 | 3.86 | 4.35 | 4.29 | 4.58 | 3.93 | 3.49 | 3.62 | 3.85 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Hudson, NC?
Hudson has a cost index of 61 (100 = national average). It is 39% below the national average.
What is average rent in Hudson, NC?
The median gross rent in Hudson is $752 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Hudson?
The median home value in Hudson is $196,200 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Hudson?
The median household income in Hudson is $61,600 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Hudson, NC?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Hudson is 7.0%. The North Carolina state income tax top rate is 4.5%.
Is Hudson, NC affordable?
Yes, Hudson is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 61 — about 39% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Hudson?
Hudson has average high temperatures of 69.1°F and average lows of 48.9°F. Annual precipitation is 47.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Hudson at a Glance
- Population
- 3,777
- Median Income
- $61,600
- Home Value
- $196,200
- Median Rent
- $752/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.6%
- Avg High Temp
- 69.1°F
- Sales Tax
- 7.0%
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