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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
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.
8Hudson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Hampshire):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Comparing Hudson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Hampshire (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Hudson Colleges Hudson colleges and trade schools. |
| Hudson Graduate Schools Hudson Graduate and Business Schools |
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