The Town FilesHudson, New Hampshire
Town in Hillsborough County · population 25,394 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $438,900
- Household income
- $124,213
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 67 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 45.7
Hudson is a town of 25,394 people in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. The median home is worth $438,900, above the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). It ranks more vibrant than 87% of New Hampshire towns, better transit than 87% of New Hampshire towns, more upscale than 72% of New Hampshire towns.
How Hudson ranks
Percentile among New Hampshire towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Hampshire towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hudson is worth $438,900, above the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $124,213, which is more affordable than 65% of New Hampshire towns. Median rent is $1,735 a month. 82.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hudson | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $438,900 | $357,650 |
| Median rent | $1,735 | $1,285 |
| Median household income | $124,213 | $94,107 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 82.6% | 82.1% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Hudson
| People | Hudson | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.7 | 46.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.7% | 22.3% |
| Under 18 | 16.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.2% | 36.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.6% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.1% | — |
| Work from home | 19.6% | 14.2% |
| Average commute | 31.4 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.6% | 92.5% |
Weather in Hudson
July highs average 83.4°F and January lows 12.9°F. About 46.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 66.8 inches of snow (typical New Hampshire town: 67.7 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 162 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hudson since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New Hampshire town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 21, 1972 about 5.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 5, 1984.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 46 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 28, 1965.
Severe weather in Hillsborough County since 1996
Hillsborough County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4516: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3445: Covid-19 |
| March 25, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4209: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| March 19, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4105: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 30, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3360: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County had 201,342 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $79,660 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Hudson itself the ACS puts it at 5%.
Public schools in Hudson
7 public schools with 3,017 students, about 14.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvirne High School | 9-13 | 1,019 | 12.9 |
| Hudson Memorial School | 6-8 | 696 | 11.0 |
| Nottingham West Elementary School | 2-5 | 442 | 13.0 |
| Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School | K-1 | 390 | — |
| Hills Garrison Elementary School | 2-5 | 368 | 17.5 |
| Nottingham West Elementary Pre School | PK-PK | 102 | 20.4 |
| Library Street School | K-K | — | — |
Towns near Hudson
- Hudson, NH1.2 mi · 7,534 people · home $366,400
- Nashua, NH4.2 mi · 91,322 people · home $403,900
- Pelham, NH4.2 mi · 14,222 people · home $552,600
- Windham, NH6.4 mi · 15,817 people · home $723,300
- Tyngsborough, MA6.5 mi · 12,380 people · home $552,500
- Litchfield, NH6.6 mi · 8,478 people · home $485,000
- Londonderry, NH6.8 mi · 11,645 people · home $469,500
- Dunstable, MA7.4 mi · 3,358 people · home $674,000
Hudson questions
Is Hudson, New Hampshire a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hudson scores better for retirees than 21% of New Hampshire towns and quieter than 22%. 20.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.7).
How much does a house cost in Hudson?
The median owner-occupied home in Hudson is valued at $438,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $124,213, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,735 a month.
What is the weather like in Hudson?
July highs average 83.4°F and January lows 12.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.1 inches of precipitation a year and 66.8 inches of snow.
Does Hudson get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hudson since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 21, 1972. The typical New Hampshire town has had 5.
- 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)