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Hudson, Massachusetts

Introduction to Hudson, Massachusetts

Hudson, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 10 miles NW of Framingham, Massachusetts 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.

Hudson History

Hudson was initially inhabited by the Praying Indians during the 1650s. The first European settlement of the Hudson area occurred in the year 1699 when John Barnes settled there. Hudson was formerly a part of Marlborough, and was known as Feltonville. It was officially incorporated in the year 1866 and named Hudson.

Hudson and nearby Attractions

  • Hudson Recreation Department
  • Boutwell Memorial Field
  • Discovery Museums
  • Marlborough Recreation Department
  • Artemas Ward Park
  • Davis Mega Maze

Things To Do In Hudson

Hudson is home to many beautiful churches, which regularly organize various programs for the city's people. There are also many historic sites and museums in the city that are worth visiting. During your leisure time, you can relax at any of the public parks or catch a movie in the theatre. There is something for everyone to do and enjoy in the city.

Hudson Transportation

The nearest local airport that serves the area is Worcester regional.

Hudson Higher Education

Middlesex community college serves the city.

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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