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Hudson, New York

city · Columbia County

At a glance

5,865
Population
$389,900
Median home value (all homes)
29% above U.S. median
$456,904
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,343/mo
Median rent
0% below U.S. median
$54,139
Median household income
31% below U.S. median
26.6 min
Average commute
88.3%
Homes with broadband
99.47%
Locations with fiber available
7.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 118 — 18% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing46% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities15% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost1% above
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college17 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college7 mi
High school graduates84.8%
College graduates43.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Lysander  Economic Development
The Town of Lysander Economic Development page describes Lysander as home to companies and organizations of all sizes and highlights resources for easy access to transportation, land for expansion, water supply, and a skilled workforce.
state Queensbury Economic Development
The Town of Queensbury's Economic Development Department aims to maintain a diversified and sustainable local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, and offers assistance to individuals and companies wishing to do business in Queensbury.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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