salaryRent is lower than in 73% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Most households rent (68%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $49,640 a year. That is $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Texas. It is number 144 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Hudson?
Share of households by yearly income. 12.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Hudson
| Size | Hudson | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,124 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $823 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,215 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Hudson overall?
Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Hudson, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Hudson
Life in Hudson
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hudson?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $50 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $171,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,170 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hudson, TX?
Renting in Hudson costs a median of about $1,241 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Hudson?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $49,640 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Hudson cheap or expensive?
Hudson is rated OK: rent takes 29.8% of the typical household income of $50,049. It ranks 144th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Hudson?
The median homeowner in Hudson pays $2,416 a year in property taxes, about 1.41% of the median home value.
Is Hudson more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Texas are 3% below 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 $171,700, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.
5,104 people live in Hudson. Numbers are typical (middle) values.