The Town FilesHudson Bend, Texas
Community in Travis County · population 4,005 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $678,400
- Household income
- $95,703
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 96°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 52.8
Hudson Bend is a community of 4,005 people in Travis County, Texas. The median home is worth $678,400, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks hipper than 99% of Texas towns, better for young professionals than 96% of Texas towns, more upscale than 88% of Texas towns.
How Hudson Bend 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 Bend is worth $678,400, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 7.1 times the median household income of $95,703, which is more affordable than 2% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,582 a month. 70.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hudson Bend | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $678,400 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,582 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $95,703 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 7.1× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 70.6% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1997 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.8% | — |
Who lives in Hudson Bend
| People | Hudson Bend | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.9% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 10.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 55.8% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 24.3% | — |
| Work from home | 32.9% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 26.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.5% | 89.2% |
Weather in Hudson Bend
July highs average 95.7°F and January lows 37.6°F. About 37.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 114 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 27 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hudson Bend since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 27, 1997 about 6.2 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 25 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 2, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 112 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on April 19, 1982.
Severe weather in Travis County since 1996
Travis County has been included in 37 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2025 | Flood | DR-4879: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| April 21, 2023 | Winter Storm | DR-4705: Severe Winter Storm |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Travis County
Travis County had 903,333 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $96,267 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Hudson Bend itself the ACS puts it at 3.3%.
Towns near Hudson Bend
- Steiner Ranch, TX3.9 mi · 16,713 people · home $826,500
- Lago Vista, TX4.6 mi · 8,896 people · home $420,000
- Lakeway, TX5.4 mi · 19,189 people · home $841,300
- The Hills, TX5.9 mi · 2,613 people · home $846,000
- Bee Cave, TX7.7 mi · 9,144 people · home $776,400
- Cedar Park, TX9.2 mi · 77,595 people · home $513,600
- Barton Creek, TX9.7 mi · 3,356 people · home $2,000,001
- West Lake Hills, TX10.9 mi · 3,444 people · home $1,664,500
Hudson Bend questions
Is Hudson Bend, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hudson Bend scores better for retirees than 84% of Texas towns and quieter than 62%. 20.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.8).
How much does a house cost in Hudson Bend?
The median owner-occupied home in Hudson Bend is valued at $678,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $95,703, so homes cost about 7.1 times income. Median rent is $1,582 a month.
What is the weather like in Hudson Bend?
July highs average 95.7°F and January lows 37.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Hudson Bend get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hudson Bend since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 27, 1997. 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)