Cost of Living in Hudson Bend, TX
Population 3,902 · Texas · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
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
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.
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🏠 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 | 63 | 67 | 73 | 80 | 87 | 93 | 97 | 98 | 91 | 83 | 72 | 64 |
| Low °F | 42 | 46 | 52 | 59 | 67 | 73 | 75 | 75 | 70 | 61 | 51 | 43 |
| Precip" | 2.64 | 1.89 | 2.88 | 2.42 | 5.04 | 3.68 | 1.96 | 2.74 | 3.45 | 3.91 | 2.92 | 2.72 |
| Snow" | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
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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