The Town FilesHudson, Massachusetts
Town in Middlesex County · population 20,092 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $496,800
- Household income
- $103,400
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 51 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 42.9
Hudson is a town of 20,092 people in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The median home is worth $496,800, close to the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). It ranks more vibrant than 86% of Massachusetts towns, more walkable than 82% of Massachusetts towns, better for first-time buyers than 73% of Massachusetts towns.
How Hudson ranks
Percentile among Massachusetts towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Massachusetts towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hudson is worth $496,800, close to the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). Homes cost about 4.8 times the median household income of $103,400, which is more affordable than 43% of Massachusetts towns. Median rent is $1,406 a month. 73.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hudson | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $496,800 | $510,150 |
| Median rent | $1,406 | $1,561 |
| Median household income | $103,400 | $108,622 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.8× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 73.2% | 80.7% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1968 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in Hudson
| People | Hudson | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.9 | 44.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.1% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 19.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.1% | 45.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| Veterans | 5.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 18.7% | — |
| Work from home | 19.6% | 17.7% |
| Average commute | 30.9 min | 30.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.7% | 93.9% |
Weather in Hudson
July highs average 86.9°F and January lows 14.6°F. About 49.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 50.6 inches of snow (typical Massachusetts town: 49.5 in). Expect about 22 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 147 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hudson since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Massachusetts town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 9, 1953 about 5.4 miles from the town center and killed 90. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 90 deaths and 1,228 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 6, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 31 times; the largest was 2.25 inches on June 22, 1988.
Severe weather in Middlesex County since 1996
Middlesex County has been included in 35 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3599: Hurricane Lee |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4496: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3438: Covid-19 |
| July 19, 2018 | Snowstorm | DR-4379: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| April 13, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4214: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Middlesex County
Middlesex County had 926,104 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $113,704 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Hudson itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Public schools in Hudson
5 public schools with 2,340 students, about 10.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson High | 8-12 | 809 | 10.4 |
| David J. Quinn Middle School | 5-7 | 573 | 10.6 |
| C A Farley | PK-4 | 442 | 10.0 |
| Forest Avenue Elementary | PK-4 | 279 | 10.0 |
| Mulready Elementary | PK-4 | 237 | 8.8 |
Towns near Hudson
- Hudson, MA1.0 mi · 15,749 people · home $473,300
- Marlborough, MA2.7 mi · 41,793 people · home $513,100
- Stow, MA3.3 mi · 7,174 people · home $729,600
- Berlin, MA4.5 mi · 3,158 people · home $616,600
- Bolton, MA4.5 mi · 5,665 people · home $796,000
- Maynard, MA5.2 mi · 10,746 people · home $527,400
- Southborough, MA6.2 mi · 10,450 people · home $821,100
- Sudbury, MA6.4 mi · 18,934 people · home $988,900
Hudson questions
Is Hudson, Massachusetts a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hudson scores better for retirees than 39% of Massachusetts towns and quieter than 25%. 20.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.9).
How much does a house cost in Hudson?
The median owner-occupied home in Hudson is valued at $496,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $103,400, so homes cost about 4.8 times income. Median rent is $1,406 a month.
What is the weather like in Hudson?
July highs average 86.9°F and January lows 14.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.7 inches of precipitation a year and 50.6 inches of snow.
Does Hudson get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hudson since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 9, 1953. The typical Massachusetts town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)