Cost of Living in Hudson
Hudson pairs genuinely affordable housing (relative to New York's statewide average) with a real, disclosed rent spread and New York's own graduated state income tax.
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Learn moreGenuinely affordable housing relative to New York statewide
Hudson's average home value ($437,559, up 1.9% YoY) runs genuinely BELOW New York's own statewide average of $527,312.
A real, disclosed spread across rent sources
RentCafe cited an average rent of approximately $1,573, while Zumper cited a considerably higher average of approximately $1,962 (up 7.25% YoY) -- confirm current, specific listing data directly.
New York's state income tax applies, but no local add-on
New York's real, graduated 2026 state income tax runs 3.9% to 10.9%, but Hudson itself levies NO separate local income tax.
A moderate property tax rate, below the New York statewide median
Hudson's effective property tax rate ran 1.33%, below New York's own statewide median (1.90%) and above the national median (1.02%).
Key takeaways
- Housing costs run genuinely below New York's own statewide average.
- Rent carries a real, disclosed spread ($1,573-$1,962 depending on source) -- confirm current listings directly.
- New York's graduated state income tax (3.9%-10.9%) applies, but Hudson levies no local income tax.
- Hudson's property tax rate (1.33%) runs below the New York statewide median.
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