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Hudson, NC

Hudson, NC.

Population: 12,363 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Hudson, NC is $252,737 — up 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $289,000 after a median 41 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, inlandflooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$252,737

Median home value

+1.1%

1-year change

41

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$252,737
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+6.1%
5-year appreciation
+27.0%
10-year appreciation
+121.8%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$254,531
House Price Index (state)
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$289,000
Median list price
$324,900
Median price per sqft
$182
1-year sale-price change
+12.5%
Median days on market
41 days
Homes sold (recent period)
27
For-sale inventory
42
Sale-to-list ratio
99.1%
Active listings
28
1-year forecast
+1.4%
New listings (monthly)
11

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$908/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,135/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,308/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,700/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,962/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Schools include
Hudson Elementary, Hudson Middle, South Caldwell High, Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy, Caldwell Early College

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 58% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
82.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
60.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
220
Days with Moderate air quality
25
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,228
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,258

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (49 mi)
National parks include
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Kings Mountain National Military Park, Cowpens National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Lower Creek Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, BLUE RIDGE HEALTHCARE HOSPITALS, INC, BROUGHTON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+247 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
29.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,237
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
74.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
21,592
Average weekly wage
$946
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
224

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

HudsonState medianUS median
Median home value$252,737$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$289,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market41 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,237$1,366$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Hudson, NC?
$252,737.
What is the median sale price in Hudson, NC?
$289,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Hudson, NC?
Median days on market: 41 days.
What is typical rent in Hudson, NC?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,308/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hudson, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning, strongWind.
Is Hudson, NC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Hudson, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 58% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hudson, NC?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hudson, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hudson, NC?
5 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Hudson, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Hudson, NC?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Hudson, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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