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Hudson County, New Jersey

FIPS 34017

Juniper

Hudson County is in the highest 3% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 2% nationally for median rent. And it sits in the highest 3% nationally for typical home value.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$665,824

Higher than 97% of U.S. counties
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

47%

Lower than 66% of U.S. counties
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

97.2

Higher than 97% of U.S. counties

The boundary of Hudson County.

The basics

Total Population

718,323

Median Age

35.8

Population Density

15,550.64

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$9,555

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

1.8%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

5.88×

Higher than 96% of U.S. counties
Median Income

$91,795

Higher than 92% of U.S. counties
Median Rent

$1,894

Higher than 98% of U.S. counties

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

9.6%

Higher than 90% of U.S. counties
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

32%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

30%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

28.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

55.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

23.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

74.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

29.5

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.08

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

Hudson County: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in Hudson County?
The estimated median home value in Hudson County today is $665,824, higher than 97% of U.S. counties.
How much is property tax in Hudson County?
The median annual property tax in Hudson County is $9,555, an effective rate of 1.8% of home value.
Is Hudson County expensive to live in?
Homes in Hudson County cost about 5.88× the median household income, higher than 96% of U.S. counties.
What is the average rent in Hudson County?
The median gross rent in Hudson County is $1,894 a month, higher than 98% of U.S. counties.
How much have home prices grown in Hudson County?
Home prices in Hudson County have moved 47% over the past five years (9.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in Hudson County?
Hudson County has a population of 718,323, about 15,550.64 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 35.8.
What is the weather like in Hudson County?
Hudson County averages 55.4°F year-round, summer highs near 83.5°F, winter lows around 28.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 29.5 inches of snow a year.
Is Hudson County at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
Hudson County's FEMA National Risk Index score is 97.2 (higher than 97% of U.S. counties). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0.08 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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