Hudson

The St. Croix Marina is only two minutes from beaches, bars & bistros in downtown Hudson.
Hudson offers 50 mooring buoys for sailboats on the St. Croix River adjacent to Lakefront Park.
The Octagon House offers guided tours, self-guided admissions, and a living history experience.
The Bridge at Willow Landing in Hudson.
Cracked Barrel Winery offers a country feel with sophisticated wines.

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.

Explore the City

The Octagon House offers guided tours, self-guided admissions, and a living history experience.

The Bridge at Willow Landing in Hudson.

Cracked Barrel Winery offers a country feel with sophisticated wines.

Downtown Hudson is within walking distance of the St. Croix River.

Today, the St. Croix River is the only thing separating Hudson from the Twin Cities.

Hudson is located in St. Croix Couny and has a population of about 14,000.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Hudson, WI is $1,238 for a studio, $1,255 for one bedroom, $1,503 for two bedrooms, and $1,846 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hudson has increased by 2.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,255/month
710 Sq Ft
House
$2,920/month
1,862 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hudson, WI is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

39 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

37 / 100

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

Willow River Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Rock Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

River Crest Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

North Hudson Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Hudson Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Hudson High

Public

Grades 9-12

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 February 2026.