Hudson

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Hudson, OH Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,264

Population

23,144

Renter Mix

14% Rent

Bask in the upscale amenities of this Cleveland suburb

Suburban Family-Friendly Peaceful Luxurious Historic Picturesque Convenient

Regarded as the “jewel” of northeastern Ohio, Hudson is a picturesque suburb teeming with small-town charm between Cleveland and Akron. Hudson is known for its top-notch schools, historic neighborhoods, upscale shopping and dining options, and overall peaceful atmosphere.

Hudson is home to a vibrant downtown area, where local shops and restaurants populate rows of well-preserved historic buildings. Additional shopping opportunities abound at nearby Aurora Farms Premium Outlets. Hudson is also proximate to a host of outdoor fun at Hudson Springs Park, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, and numerous golf and country clubs. Convenience to the Ohio Turnpike and I-480 makes getting around from Hudson simple.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$152,246

Average: $175,843

Education

12,279

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

12,017

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

45 Years

Largest Age Group

55-64 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

25%

Over 65

22%

Housing Distribution

Hudson has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
14%
Non-Renters
86%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
50%
Other Education
50%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Hudson, OH is $1,053 for a studio, $1,254 for one bedroom, and $2,191 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hudson has increased by 12.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,254/month
650 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

East Woods Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

1,031 Students

Ellsworth Hill Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

617 Students

McDowell Early Learning School

Public

Grades PK-5

370 Students

Mcdowell Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

326 Students

Hudson Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,027 Students

Hudson High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,359 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Wood Hollow
  • Tinkers Creek State Park
  • Bike & Hike Trail (Brandywine Falls Access)
  • Liberty Park and Nature Center
  • Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Airports

  • Akron-Canton Regional
  • Cleveland-Hopkins 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.