Hudson
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About Hudson
City in New York, United StatesHudson is a city in and the county seat of Columbia County, New York, United States. At the 2020 census, it had a population of 5,894. On the east side of the Hudson River, 120 miles (190 km) from the Atlantic Ocean, it was named after the river's explorer, Henry Hudson. Often called the "Brooklyn of Upstate New York", Hudson is a tourist destination known for its antique shops and boutiques.
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How Hudson ranks
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Housing in Hudson
The typical Hudson home is worth about $459,000, up 5.3% in a year, 13% below the New York typical home.
Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Hudson
Safety Grade C+
Hudson reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 64% report less.
Health in Hudson
Compared with New York
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.
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Schools in Hudson
All Hudson schools →School Grade C-
The public schools Hudson’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 84% of New York’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within NY. Ratings are from neighbors.
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