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Is Hudson, NY expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 36 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,759same as U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$58,389about $4,866/month · 33% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$389,90017% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 55% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.7 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $70,360 a year. That is $34 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of New York. It is number 119 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Hudson
$1,759
Salamanca
$581
Lakeview
$3,265
Goshen
$3,809
Medina
$935
Hilton
$1,422
Wappingers Falls
$1,348

How much do households earn in Hudson?

Under $25k
20.2%
$25k–50k
23.2%
$50k–100k
20.7%
$100k–150k
12.7%
$150k+
14.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 26.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Hudson

SizeHudsonU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,432$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,491$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,618$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,432$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Hudson overall?

Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).

Housing
122
Goods (food, clothes…)
107
Utilities
134
Other services
104
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Hudson, so the New York figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Hudson

🏛️ Property tax$5,877a year · 1.51% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$151a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Hudson

Commute to work26.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree43.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home45%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line28.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment7.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hudson?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $946 a month less.

Renting
$1,759
Owning
$2,705

Owning assumes a typical $389,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $38,990 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Hudson, NY?

Renting in Hudson costs a median of about $1,759 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.

How much do I need to make to live in Hudson?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $70,360 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Hudson cheap or expensive?

Hudson is rated Expensive: rent takes 36.2% of the typical household income of $58,389. It ranks 119th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Hudson?

The median homeowner in Hudson pays $5,877 a year in property taxes, about 1.51% of the median home value.

Is Hudson more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in New York are 8% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Hudson?

The median home value in Hudson is $389,900, about 6.7 times the typical yearly household income.

5,865 people live in Hudson. Numbers are typical (middle) values.