The Town FilesHudson, Michigan
City in Lenawee County · population 2,415 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $110,300
- Household income
- $53,009
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 33 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 36.0
Hudson is a city of 2,415 people in Lenawee County, Michigan. The median home is worth $110,300, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks more walkable than 80% of Michigan towns, hipper than 79% of Michigan towns, better for first-time buyers than 72% of Michigan towns.
How Hudson ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hudson is worth $110,300, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $53,009, which is more affordable than 92% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $854 a month. 73.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hudson | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $110,300 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $854 | $955 |
| Median household income | $53,009 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 73.7% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1945 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hudson
| People | Hudson | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.0 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.5% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 27.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.8% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.8% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.1% | — |
| Work from home | 2.2% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 27.9 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.5% | 88.8% |
Weather in Hudson
July highs average 85.5°F and January lows 14.7°F. About 38.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 33.3 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 20 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 148 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hudson since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 11, 1965 about 6.6 miles from the town center and killed 5. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 15 deaths and 191 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 6, 2010.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on June 19, 2021.
Severe weather in Lenawee County since 1996
Lenawee County has been included in 6 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| January 27, 1999 | Snowstorm | EM-3137: Mi - Severe Weather 1/2 /99 |
| January 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | EM-3057: Blizzards & Snowstorms |
Jobs and pay in Lenawee County
Lenawee County had 25,796 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,357 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Hudson itself the ACS puts it at 7.9%.
Public schools in Hudson
5 public schools with 1,318 students, about 22.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Area JRSR High School | 7-12 | 473 | 21.5 |
| Lincoln Elementary School | PK-4 | 450 | 16.7 |
| Hudson Middle School | 5-6 | 208 | 20.8 |
| Hudson Tech Alternative | 6-12 | 187 | — |
| Southern Michigan Center for Science Industry SMCSI | 6-12 | — | — |
Towns near Hudson
- Hudson, MI2.6 mi · 1,499 people · home $192,000
- Pittsford, MI3.7 mi · 1,538 people · home $158,100
- Rollin, MI6.0 mi · 3,035 people · home $224,500
- Pittsford, MI6.8 mi · 553 people · home $105,700
- Wheatland, MI6.9 mi · 1,341 people · home $183,200
- Medina, MI7.0 mi · 1,115 people · home $165,000
- Wright, MI7.4 mi · 1,618 people · home $130,900
- Dover, MI8.7 mi · 1,662 people · home $190,000
Hudson questions
Is Hudson, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hudson scores better for retirees than 27% of Michigan towns and quieter than 56%. 11.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.0).
How much does a house cost in Hudson?
The median owner-occupied home in Hudson is valued at $110,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,009, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $854 a month.
What is the weather like in Hudson?
July highs average 85.5°F and January lows 14.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.1 inches of precipitation a year and 33.3 inches of snow.
Does Hudson get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hudson since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 11, 1965. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- 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)