City safety & data profile

HudsonOH

Hudson, OH is a 22K-resident city in Summit County with a median household income of $171,427.

Summit County, Ohio. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Hudson, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Hudson has a population larger than 50% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $466,500, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

22K
Population
Top 50%
By size
$171,427
Median income
$466,500
Median home
3.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Hudson

Hudson posts a median household income higher than 96% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Hudson area.

Top 4%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Hudson

Where Hudson income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$171,427 Top 4% higher than 96% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). This entry sits in this band. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. OH $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Hudson, OH beyond the headline numbers

Hudson sits inside Summit County, Ohio, at roughly 41.24°N, -81.44°W. Population 22,437, $171,427 median household income. Median home value $466,500, median rent $2,344. Poverty rate 3.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Hudson's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 32.8%, then short sleep duration at 32.2%. 1 hospital in/around Hudson, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Hudson from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
22,437
Hudson
Median Income
$171,427
+152% vs avg
Median Home Value
$466,500
+105% vs avg
Median Age
42.8
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Summit County) - Hudson's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
538K-1%
Median Income
$71,622+44%
Median Home Value
$208,700+54%
Poverty Rate
12.8%-17%
Unemployment
5.1%-50%

Economics

Economics indicators for Hudson, OH
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$2,344/mo
Poverty Rate
3.7% -74% vs avg
Unemployment 1.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 75.3%
Work From Home 28.6%
Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 88.6%
African American 2.3%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
32.8%
Short Sleep Duration
32.2%
Obesity
31%
Physical Inactivity
16.6%
Binge Drinking
16.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
12.7%
Diabetes
10.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
10.1%
Current Asthma
9.9%
Current Smoking
7.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 78.3%
Annual Checkup 82.9%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
5.5%
Lack of Health Insurance
3.6%
Stroke
2.5%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Hudson, OH? ▼
Hudson, OH has a population of 22,437 people, located in Summit County, Ohio.
What is the median household income in Hudson? ▼
The median household income in Hudson, OH is $171,427 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 3.7%.
What is the median home value in Hudson? ▼
The median home value in Hudson, OH is $466,500. Median rent is $2,344/month.
What are the top health concerns in Hudson? ▼
The top health indicators in Hudson include High Blood Pressure (32.8%), Short Sleep Duration (32.2%), Obesity (31%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Hudson? ▼
Hudson has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Hudson? ▼
The median age in Hudson, OH is 42.8 years. 75.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Hudson, OH is located in Summit County, Ohio. With a population of 22K and a $171,427 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Hudson area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Hudson's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Hudson area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Hudson against Ohio peers on any ranking lens. Explore Ohio

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Summit County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.