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Hudson, New Hampshire

Introduction to Hudson, New Hampshire

Hudson, New Hampshire, in Hillsborough county, is 1 miles E of Nashua, New Hampshire and 34 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 22,928.

Hudson History

Hudson was originally a part of the Dunstable Land Grant. It was named Nottingham West in the early 1740s. The town was renamed Hudson in 1830 after the Hudson River. Hudson is home to the Hills Memorial Library, which is one of the oldest public libraries in New Hampshire. The town is located in Hillsborough County, which was founded on March 19, 1771.

Hudson and nearby Attractions

  • Musquash Conservation Land
  • Alvirne Hills House
  • Nashua Historical Society Museum
  • Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge
  • Lowell National Historical Park
  • Harold Parker State Forest

Things To Do In Hudson

A visit to the Nashua Historical Society Museum will provide absorbing insights into the history of the area. The Great Brook Farm State Park, Willard Brook State Forest and the Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge provide amenities for several different types of recreational opportunities. One can enjoy shopping at the Hudson Mall Shopping Center. The town also has many houses of worship, including the Hudson Community United Church of Christ, Saint John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church and the First Baptist Church of Hudson.

Hudson Transportation

Manchester-Boston Regional Airport is a short distance away.

Hudson Higher Education

The University of Massachusetts-Lowell, Middlesex Community College and New Hampshire College provide facilities for higher education.

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High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Hudson Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 7%Hudson Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Hudson People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Hudson Median Family Income
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Hudson Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Hudson, NH

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population85
Children Under 5 Years Old810
Well-Paid Single Men78
Well-Paid Single Women78
Age of the Population42
Racial Diversity310
Female Share of the Population36
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home73
Walking and Biking to Work47
Public Transportation Use46
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing61
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36
Affordability of Property Taxes23
Affordability of Rents22
People Living Alone22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime96
Low Violent Crime86

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