Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
21%
Hudson
Hudson, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,750
Population
6,151
Renter Mix
65% Rent
Upstate’s downtown expertly blends history and art
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Named after the explorer Henry Hudson, the City of Hudson rests along the Hudson River in the Hudson Valley. A wide variety of historic architecture is well-preserved in Hudson, from Victorian to Queen Anne and everything in between. History and art are intertwined in Hudson, which is most evident at Olana State Historic Site, the former home of 19th century painter Frederic Edwin Church, and the abundance of antique stores and galleries clustered along Warren Street.
Between window shopping and gallery hopping, Hudson residents delight in the many delectable food options available in their city. Whether you prefer artisan shops, food trucks, or award-winning restaurants, Hudson has something to suit your taste. Hudson is also home to cherished amenities like FASNY Museum of Firefighting and Henry Hudson Riverfront Park. New York City, Boston, and Providence are all within a three-hour drive of Hudson as well.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$43,096
Average: $67,241
Education
1,917
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,749
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hudson has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
65%
Non-Renters
35%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Hudson, NY is $1,750 for one bedroom, $1,920 for two bedrooms, and $2,210 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hudson has increased by 5.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,750/month
662 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hudson, NY is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Montgomery C Smith Intermediate School
Public
Grades PK-5
689 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
301 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
340 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
43 Students
Hudson Junior Senior High School
Public
Grades 9-12
494 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
43 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Olana State Historic Site
- Mud Creek Environmental Learning Center
- Ramshorn-Livingston Sanctuary
- Hudson River Islands State Park
- Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
Military Bases
Airports
- Albany International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.