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Hudson, OH


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Hudson, Ohio

Hudson, Ohio, in Summit county, is 11 miles N of Akron, Ohio (center to center) and 22 miles SE of Cleveland, Ohio. The people of the city are in the Akron metropolitan area. Hudson has a population of 22,439.

The People and Families of Hudson

In Hudson, about 79% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Hudson. "Full house" describes much of the households in the city, with the many large families there.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in Hudson.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hudson had a median family income of $107,612. Hudson is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Hudson isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The city benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in Hudson. The city, compared to most cities like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Hudson residents, with $82,335. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Hudson isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.

Hudson Housing

In Hudson, 90% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, Hudson may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. The city has higher property taxes than most places in Ohio, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Hudson, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyHudson People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyHudson College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyHudson Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyHudson Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyHudson Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 6%Hudson Well-Paid Single Men
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Hudson Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 14%Hudson Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Hudson, OH

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men910
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women89
Age of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Racial Diversity48
Senior Citizens21
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use45
Short Commute Times32
Walking and Biking to Work35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

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

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