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Hudson, Wisconsin

Introduction to Hudson, Wisconsin

Hudson, Wisconsin, in St Croix county, is 16 miles E of St. Paul, Minnesota. The people of the city are in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. Hudson has a population of 8,775.

Hudson History

The area now known as Hudson was first settled in 1840. The first settlers in the area were Louis Massey and Peter Bouchea. They were followed by Joseph Sauperson and William Steets. In the 1840s, a greater number of settlers began to arrive in the area. The first mayor of the community of Hudson was A. D. Gray. In 1852, he petitioned to change the community’s name to Hudson. The area was named because it reminded him of the Hudson River of New York.

Hudson and nearby Attractions

  • Minnesota Museum of American Art
  • Landmark Gallery
  • Science Museum of Minnesota
  • William O'Brien State Park
  • Minnesota Children's Museum
  • Kinnickinnic State Park

Things To Do In Hudson

While in Hudson, one can visit parks like theWillow River State Park, the Kinnickinnic State Park, Williams Park and the Sixth Street Historic District. Other notable nearby locations include The Phipps Center for the Arts, the Hudson Bowling Center, the Afton Historical Museum and the Afton State Park. Golfers can enjoy a round at the Troy Burne Golf Club. Churches in the area include the First Presbyterian Church, Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church and the Trinity Lutheran Church. Local festivals include the Winter Fest, held every January, and Booster Days, held every June.

Hudson Transportation

Rochester International Airport is nearby.

Hudson Higher Education

The University of St. Thomas, Metropolitan State University and the University of Wisconsin-River Falls are the local centers of higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 6%Hudson Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 7%Hudson College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 11%Hudson Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 11%Hudson Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Hudson Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Hudson People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 19%Hudson Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Hudson, WI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women910
Well-Paid Single Men99
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens33
Age of the Population32
Racial Diversity16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better99
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use69
Working at Home54
Short Commute Times43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
People Living Alone65
Affordability of Rents42
Affordability of Property Taxes33

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