Town in Angelina County

Living in Hudson, TX

C+

377th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 49 of 100

We give Hudson a C+. It ranks 377th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on schools and internet access, and trails on health and education levels.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Health scores low (13 of 100)
  • Heat wave risk is very high
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Where Hudson is in Texas.
Population
5,328+9.7% since 2020
Median rent
$1,11421% lower than Texas
Median home value
$171,70039% lower than Texas
Household income
$46,406Median
Average commute
21 minOne way
Violent crime
No dataNo full-year report

What it's like to live in Hudson

Hudson is a town in Angelina County. 5,328 people lived here in 2025, up 9.7% from 2020. It is spread out, with mostly newer homes (the median home was built in 2003).

The median age is 30.1, 50% of households have children, 32% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $46,406 a year (41% lower than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Hudson

  • Strong public schools. 100% of the 4 rated campuses here earn an A or B from the Texas Education Agency.
  • Lower rent. Median rent is $1,114, 21% lower than the Texas median.
  • Short commutes. The average trip to work takes 21 minutes, against 27 across Texas.

Cons of living in Hudson

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves, wildfires and strong wind as very high here.

Who Hudson suits

  • FamiliesA reasonable fit: 100% of rated schools earn an A or B. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 58% for families.
  • Young professionalsNot the best fit: household income is 41% lower than the Texas median, with 11 restaurants and 1 cafe in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 37% for young professionals.
  • RetireesNot the best fit: 17% of working-age adults are uninsured. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 5% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA reasonable fit: 96% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,114 is 21% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 57% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetNot the best fit: the median rent of $1,114 is 21% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 12% for people on a budget.

Hudson report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Hudson with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade D

    Median rent $1,114, homes cost 3.7x income.

    22 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $46,406, 2.6% unemployed.

    40 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade A

    4 rated campuses, 100% rated A or B.

    88 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: no grade

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: grade C

    1 grocery store, 11 restaurants, 0 parks mapped in town.

    41 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade C+

    Average commute 21 min, 7.6% work from home.

    55 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade D

    8.4% have a bachelor’s degree.

    22 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade D-

    17% of adults uninsured.

    14 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade C

    32% of homes owner-occupied.

    43 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade A-

    96% of homes have broadband.

    83 of 100 vs US towns

Where Hudson stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Average commute: 21 min21% lower than Texas (27 min)
  • Median rent: $1,11421% lower than Texas ($1,403)
  • Vacant homes: 2.3%7 points lower than Texas (9.4%)

Worse than Texas

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 32%31 points lower than Texas (63%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 8.4%25 points lower than Texas (34%)
  • Median household income: $46,40641% lower than Texas ($78,476)

Cost of living in Hudson

Hudson renters pay a median of $1,114 a month, 21% lower than the statewide median. The usual rule is to spend no more than 30% of income on rent, which means earning around $45,000 a year for a median unit. Right now 63% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $944 for a one-bedroom, $1,073 for a two-bedroom and $1,464 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $171,700, 39% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $940 before tax, or $1,141 with property tax. That is close to the median rent, so buying can make sense if you plan to stay.

Texas has no state income tax, but it leans on property taxes instead, though they are lighter here than in much of the state. The median homeowner in Hudson pays $2,416 a year, 43% lower than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in HudsonStudio$9231 bedroom$9442 bedrooms$1,0733 bedrooms$1,4644 bedrooms$1,492
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Angelina County, TX. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent21% lower than Texas$1,114$1,403$1,413
Median home value39% lower than Texas$171,700$283,800$332,700
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Texas3.7x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent11 points higher than Texas63%52%51%
Median property tax per year43% lower than Texas$2,416$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them31 points lower than Texas32%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas200319921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,141
Mortgage payment
$940
Property tax
$201
Median rent, for comparison
$1,114

Based on a $171,700 home in Hudson, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Schools in Hudson

Hudson has 4 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 100% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Hudson ISD.

Top-rated campuses include Hudson High School and Hudson Middle. The average rating score across all campuses is 89 out of 100, against a Texas median of 81.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
88
of 100 vs Texas towns
Average rating
89
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • AHudson High SchoolHigh, Hudson ISD93 of 100
  • AHudson MiddleMiddle, Hudson ISD90 of 100
  • BW F Peavy PriElementary, Hudson ISD87 of 100
  • BW H Bonner ElementaryElementary, Hudson ISD87 of 100

Daily life in Hudson

Everyday places mapped inside Hudson, from Overture Maps.

The average one-way commute is 21 minutes, 21% shorter than the Texas average. 8% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

Downtown Lufkin is about 3 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Hudson work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $46,406, income per person is $25,535, unemployment is 2.6% and 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
1
Pharmacies
0
Restaurants
11
Cafes
1
Bars
1
Parks
0
Gyms
0
Hospitals and urgent care
0
Childcare
3
Libraries
0

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income41% lower than Texas$46,406$78,476$80,734
Income per person37% lower than Texas$25,535$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Texas2.6%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Texas12%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher25 points lower than Texas8.4%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher5 points higher than Texas91%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance3 points lower than Texas17%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Texas96%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute21% lower than Texas21 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home7 points lower than Texas7.6%14%15%
Workers who work from home7.6%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk0.8%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Hudson

Under 1832%
18 to 3429%
35 to 6428%
65 and over12%

Median age 30.1 years. 50% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White57%
Hispanic or Latino8.7%
Black24%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race10%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Weather in Hudson

Hudson has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 93°F and January lows about 38°F. There are about 104 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 50 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Hudson30°50°70°90°60J64F71M78A84M90J93J94A89S80O69N61DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Lufkin Angelina Co Ap, 7 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is low, hurricane risk is high, tornado risk is moderate and hail risk is moderate. Even in lower-risk areas, check the FEMA flood map for the exact address before you buy.

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windVery high

Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

Places near Hudson

Nearby, Lufkin gets a D, Diboll gets a B and Huntington gets a C-. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

  1. DLufkinSmall city, 34,251 people3 mi
  2. BDibollTown, 4,995 people11 mi
  3. C-HuntingtonTown, 4,053 people12 mi
  4. D-NacogdochesSmall city, 32,197 people21 mi
  5. D+CorriganTown, 1,784 people23 mi
  6. D+AltoTown, 1,222 people28 mi

Living in Hudson: common questions

Is Hudson, TX a good place to live?

We give Hudson a C+. It ranks 377th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on schools and internet access, and trails on health and education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Hudson?

Renters in Hudson pay a median of $1,114 a month, 21% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $171,700, 39% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 3.7x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $1,141, including property tax.

Are the schools good in Hudson?

We found 4 rated public school campuses inside Hudson. 100% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 88 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

Does Hudson flood?

FEMA rates river flooding risk in Hudson as low, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: hurricanes, heat waves, wildfires, winter storms and strong wind. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

What is the weather like in Hudson?

Summers in Hudson peak at about 93°F in July, and January nights fall to about 38°F. Expect around 104 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 50 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Hudson?

The average one-way commute is 21 min, 21% lower than the Texas average. About 7.6% of workers work from home. It is about 3 miles from downtown Lufkin.

Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.