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Hudson, NY
City in Columbia County, New York.
Population
5,865
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,718
ZIP codes
0
Hudson and its ZIP codes
Hudson at a glance
- Hudson is about 6.5 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,139 a year, 37% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $389,900 (8% below New York) and median rent is $1,343 a month.
Local data for Hudson, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hudson, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,139
Poverty rate
28.2%
Median home value
$389,900
Median rent
$1,343/mo
Homeownership
45.0%
Bachelor's or higher
43.3%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
26.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (744), Italian Americans (613), Irish Americans (605).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Columbia County. PPP loans are for Hudson.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,931
20,909 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,389
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$451M
FY 2026, $7,328 per person
How people get to work
Hudson, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone49.0%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit5.8%
- Walked9.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.0%
- Worked from home26.9%
Average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hudson, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,586
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
173
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 18°F
44.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hudson, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.0%
U.S. 33.3% +0.7 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Hudson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lorenz ParkCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 1.8 |
| AthensVillage | 1.7 mi | 3.4 |
| Sleepy Hollow LakeCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1.9 |
| StottvilleCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 4.9 |
| Claverack-Red MillsCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 3 |
| Jefferson HeightsCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1.5 |
| CatskillVillage | 4.9 mi | 2.3 |
| LeedsCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.9 |
| CoxsackieVillage | 7.3 mi | 2.2 |
| PhilmontVillage | 7.3 mi | 1.2 |
| South CairoCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 2.3 |
| GermantownCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 3.6 |
| GhentCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| CementonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| KinderhookVillage | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| CairoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hudson, NY in?
- Hudson is in Columbia County, New York.
- What is the population of Hudson, NY?
- About 5,865 people live in Hudson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hudson?
- Nearby places include Lorenz Park (1.4 mi), Athens (1.7 mi), Sleepy Hollow Lake (3.6 mi), Stottville (3.8 mi), Claverack-Red Mills (4.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023