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Hudson, Massachusetts


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Hudson, Massachusetts

Hudson, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 10 miles NW of Framingham, Massachusetts (center to center) and 26 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The people of the town are in the Boston metropolitan area. Hudson has a population of 18,113.

The People and Families of Hudson

In Hudson, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hudson had a median family income of $70,145.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Hudson residents, with $9,780. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Hudson Housing

In Hudson, 71% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Hudson, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Hudson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Hudson Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Hudson Well-Paid Single Men
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Hudson Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Hudson Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Hudson Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Hudson People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Hudson, MA

Comparing Hudson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men98
Well-Paid Single Women98
Male Share of the Population88
Age of the Population64
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Racial Diversity48
Senior Citizens45
Female Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better97
Median Family Income97
People Above Poverty86
College Educated Adults75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home64
Public Transportation Use54
Walking and Biking to Work56
Short Commute Times48

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Housing Recently Built56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
People Living Alone57
Affordability of Rents46
Affordability of Property Taxes35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime96

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