In Hudson, New Jersey, the median home price is $647,064, compared with the New Jersey median of $587,945; median household income is $91,795; the population is 718,323; schools rate 5.7 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 306.5 per 100k; and the average commute is 35.4 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Hudson at a glance
Population
718,323
Median Household Income
$91,795
Typical Home Value
$647,064
School District Rating
5.7
Violent Crime Rate
306.5
Avg Commute Time
35.4
About Hudson
Hudson has a population of 718,323. The median home value is $647,064, 10% above the New Jersey median. Median household income is $91,795 (11% below the New Jersey median). The most populated towns are Jersey, Bayonne, and Union.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Hudson
12 towns, by population.
County rankings in New Jersey
Every county in New Jersey, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- 02Lowest monthly housing paymentCounties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment in New Jersey
- 03Lowest property taxLowest Property Taxes in New Jersey by County
- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in New Jersey
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in New Jersey
- 06Lowest natural disaster riskLowest Natural Disaster Risk Counties in New Jersey
- 07Lowest flood riskLowest Flood Risk Counties in New Jersey
- 08Lowest wildfire riskLowest Wildfire Risk Counties in New Jersey
- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in New Jersey
- 10Best school ratingsNew Jersey School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in New Jersey
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in New Jersey
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in New Jersey
Hudson at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Hudson?
- Hudson has a population of 718,323 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Hudson?
- The median home value in Hudson is $647,064. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Hudson?
- Median household income in Hudson is $91,795 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Hudson in?
- Hudson is in New Jersey.
- How many towns are in Hudson?
- Hudson contains 12 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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