The Town FilesHudson, Texas
City in Angelina County · population 4,849 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $171,700
- Household income
- $46,406
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 32
- Median age
- 30.1
Hudson is a city of 4,849 people in Angelina County, Texas. The median home is worth $171,700, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for young professionals than 74% of Texas towns.
How Hudson ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hudson is worth $171,700, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $46,406, which is more affordable than 22% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,114 a month. 31.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hudson | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $171,700 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,114 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $46,406 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 31.9% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hudson
| People | Hudson | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.5% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 32.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.4% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.9% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 16.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.9% | — |
| Work from home | 7.6% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 21.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.9% | 89.2% |
Weather in Hudson
July highs average 93.3°F and January lows 37.5°F. About 50.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 104 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 28 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hudson since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 14 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on December 23, 2009 about 4.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 20, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 69 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 27, 1997.
Severe weather in Angelina County since 1996
Angelina County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Angelina County
Angelina County had 35,756 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,234 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Hudson itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Towns near Hudson
- Lufkin, TX3.3 mi · 34,143 people · home $179,600
- Diboll, TX9.0 mi · 4,457 people · home $89,100
- Nacogdoches, TX21.7 mi · 32,147 people · home $186,000
Hudson questions
Is Hudson, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hudson scores better for retirees than 48% of Texas towns and quieter than 38%. 11.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.1).
How much does a house cost in Hudson?
The median owner-occupied home in Hudson is valued at $171,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $46,406, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $1,114 a month.
What is the weather like in Hudson?
July highs average 93.3°F and January lows 37.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Hudson get tornadoes?
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hudson since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on December 23, 2009. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- 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)