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Hudson, WI

Hudson, WI.

Population: 33,398 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Hudson, WI is $497,441 — up 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $271,450 after a median 26 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,818/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, coldwave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$497,441

Median home value

+1.2%

1-year change

26

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$497,441
1-year appreciation
+1.2%
3-year appreciation
+7.5%
5-year appreciation
+21.5%
10-year appreciation
+70.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$497,441
House Price Index (state)
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$271,450
Median list price
$322,400
Median price per sqft
$211
1-year sale-price change
+1.7%
Median days on market
26 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
119
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
12
1-year forecast
-0.1%
Days to pending
40 days
New listings (monthly)
51

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,818/mo
1-year rent change
+4.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$783/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$978/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,599/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,845/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/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
8
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
Schools include
Hudson Middle, Hudson High, North Hudson Elementary, Rock Elementary, Hudson Prairie Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, coldWave, hail, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 17% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Baytown Township Ground Water Plume (6.9 mi)
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
43.0°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
33.0°F
Annual precipitation
35.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
65,396
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
58,698

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (20 mi)
National parks include
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
Airports within 30 mi
34
Nearest airport
Beer Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
New Richmond Regional Airport (RNH) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
HUDSON HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+315 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Housing built before 1970
19.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
41.3%
Median annual property tax
$5,333
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
81.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
31,713
Average weekly wage
$1,058
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
354

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

How it compares

HudsonState medianUS median
Median home value$497,441$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$271,450$322,500$325,000
Median days on market26 days49 days51 days
Typical rent$1,818/mo$1,408/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,333$2,994$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, WI?
$497,441.
What is the median sale price in Hudson, WI?
$271,450.
How long do homes take to sell in Hudson, WI?
Median days on market: 26 days.
What is typical rent in Hudson, WI?
Typical rent: $1,818/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hudson, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, hail, lightning, tornado.
Is Hudson, WI in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Hudson, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 17% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hudson, WI?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hudson, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hudson, WI?
8 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Hudson, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 10.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Hudson, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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