Cost of Living in Hudson, NY
Population 5,900 · New York · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Hudson is a smaller New York community of around 6000 residents, where median household incomes of $55,394 and housing costs ($324,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. At 9.3%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.
Geographically, Hudson is about 30 miles south of Albany, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 45% higher than Albany's $223,000.
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 $324,400 — 6% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,309/month, equal to than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $55,394/year is 26% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 9.3%, above the national average of 4.8%. New York's top state income tax rate is 10.9% and the combined sales tax is 8.5%. Overall, Hudson has a cost of living index of 104 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 4% more expensive.
Hudson has limited residential data
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Hudson, NY?
Hudson has a cost index of 104 (100 = national average). It is 4% above the national average.
What is average rent in Hudson, NY?
The median gross rent in Hudson is $1,309 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Hudson?
The median home value in Hudson is $324,400 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Hudson?
The median household income in Hudson is $55,394 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Hudson, NY?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Hudson is 8.5%. The New York state income tax top rate is 10.9%.
Is Hudson, NY affordable?
Hudson is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 104 (100 = US average).
Hudson at a Glance
- Population
- 5,900
- Median Income
- $55,394
- Home Value
- $324,400
- Median Rent
- $1,309/mo
- Unemployment
- 9.3%
- Sales Tax
- 8.5%
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