Hudson

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Hudson, WI

Area Guide

Riverside community just minutes from the Twin Cities.

Suburb Commuter Waterfront Schools Boating Lake

Hudson is a small Wisconsin city on the banks of Lake St. Croix, right on the Minnesota state line. The Twin Cities constitute the nearest major metropolitan area, with downtown St. Paul only about 25 minutes away. The area along 2nd Street between Vine and Buckeye serves as the city’s downtown, packed with specialty shops, restaurants, and nightlife hotspots in beautifully preserved historic buildings. Residents enjoy lots of easy access to the water, with the river and Lake Mallalieu providing great opportunities for boating, fishing, and swimming in the summer.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Hudson, WI is $1,217 for a studio, $1,233 for one bedroom, $1,499 for two bedrooms, and $1,843 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hudson has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,233/month
702 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,005/month
900 Sq Ft
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Transportation

39

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

37

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Hudson Prairie Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

509 Students

Willow River Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

314 Students

Rock Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

405 Students

River Crest Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

373 Students

North Hudson Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

278 Students

Hudson Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,133 Students

Hudson High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,783 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Saint Croix National Scenic River
  • Willow River State Park
  • Afton State Park
  • Kinnickinnic State Park
  • Afton Alps

Airports

  • Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain

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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 September 2025.