Cost of Living in Hudson Bend, TX

Population 3,902 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

183
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Home prices in Hudson Bend run well above the national baseline, with a median of $676,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $93,086 place the city among the better-paid Texas metros.

Located 13 miles northwest of Austin, Hudson Bend falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 32% higher than Austin's $513,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 222
Rent 126

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Hudson Bend

The median home value in Hudson Bend is $676,000 — 122% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,651/month, 26% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $93,086/year is 25% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 80.5°F and lows of 59.4°F. Overall, Hudson Bend has a cost of living index of 183 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 83% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$676,000
122% above avg
Median Rent
$1,651/mo
26% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
34.1x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$766
1 BR
$811
2 BR
$981
3 BR
$1,307
4 BR
$1,509
Owner-occupied 67.3%
Renter-occupied 32.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,651
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,265/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
32.9 min
22% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
30.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
55.2%
Carpooled
9.4%
Walked
4.3%
Work from home
30.7%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 8.2%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 1.9%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$93,086
25% above avg
Per Capita Income
$85,107
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
23% below avg
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Labor Force Participation
64.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 31.8%
Graduate degree 25.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 52.8
Male median age 52.9
Female median age 52.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
80.5°F
Avg Low
59.4°F
Annual Precip
36.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
40° 55° 70° 85° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 636773808793979891837264
Low °F 424652596773757570615143
Precip" 2.641.892.882.425.043.681.962.743.453.912.922.72
Snow" 0.00.20.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 54 — Moderate
40.3%
Good air days/yr
122
Max AQI recorded
254
PM2.5 days
107
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Hudson Bend, TX?

Hudson Bend has a cost index of 183 (100 = national average). It is 83% above the national average.

What is average rent in Hudson Bend, TX?

The median gross rent in Hudson Bend is $1,651 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Hudson Bend?

The median home value in Hudson Bend is $676,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Hudson Bend?

The median household income in Hudson Bend is $93,086 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Hudson Bend, TX?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Hudson Bend is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.

Is Hudson Bend, TX affordable?

Hudson Bend is above average in cost of living, with an index of 183 — about 83% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Hudson Bend?

Hudson Bend has average high temperatures of 80.5°F and average lows of 59.4°F. Annual precipitation is 36.2". Average annual snowfall is 0.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Hudson Bend at a Glance

Population
3,902
Median Income
$93,086
Home Value
$676,000
Median Rent
$1,651/mo
Unemployment
3.7%
Avg High Temp
80.5°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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