Cost of Living in Hudson, TX
Population 5,017 · Texas · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Hudson sits on the smaller end of the Texas city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. An unemployment rate of 1.5% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.
Geographically, Hudson lies roughly 75 miles southeast of the nearest major metro, Tyler. Median home values run roughly 22% lower than Tyler's $216,000.
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 $169,000 — 45% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,131/month, 14% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $51,733/year is 31% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.5%, 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 77.8°F and lows of 55.1°F. Overall, Hudson has a cost of living index of 68 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 32% 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 | 60 | 64 | 71 | 78 | 85 | 90 | 93 | 94 | 89 | 80 | 69 | 61 |
| Low °F | 38 | 42 | 48 | 54 | 63 | 69 | 72 | 71 | 66 | 55 | 45 | 39 |
| Precip" | 4.66 | 3.88 | 4.21 | 3.69 | 4.64 | 4.22 | 3.34 | 3.75 | 3.94 | 4.73 | 4.53 | 4.68 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Hudson, TX?
Hudson has a cost index of 68 (100 = national average). It is 32% below the national average.
What is average rent in Hudson, TX?
The median gross rent in Hudson is $1,131 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Hudson?
The median home value in Hudson is $169,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Hudson?
The median household income in Hudson is $51,733 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Hudson, TX?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Hudson is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.
Is Hudson, TX affordable?
Yes, Hudson is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 68 — about 32% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Hudson?
Hudson has average high temperatures of 77.8°F and average lows of 55.1°F. Annual precipitation is 50.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Hudson at a Glance
- Population
- 5,017
- Median Income
- $51,733
- Home Value
- $169,000
- Median Rent
- $1,131/mo
- Unemployment
- 1.5%
- Avg High Temp
- 77.8°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.2%
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