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Hudson, IA—50643

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$279,000
3.8% YoY Growth
Household Income
$121,000
40.5% YoY Growth
Days on Market
19
8.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
0.7%
Median Rent
$650
5.1% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$650
8.3% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,300
4.0% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Hudson, IA

As of May '26, the median home price in Hudson, IA is $279,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.8%. This indicates that home prices in Hudson, IA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.7%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$279,0003.8%
Single Family $282,0003.7%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • N/A
    N/A
    2 Bed
    		$208,0005.6%
    3 Bed
    		$263,0003.5%
    4 Bed
    		$359,0005.0%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.4%
    1 Bedroom
    3.0%
    2 Bedrooms
    21.8%
    3 Bedrooms
    38.8%
    4 Bedrooms
    25.7%
    5+ Bedrooms
    9.3%

    Rental Trends — Hudson, IA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Hudson, IA is $972, with a year-over-year rent change of 5.1%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Hudson, IA is 1-bedrooms: $650, 2-bedrooms: $1,300. The most common rental property sizes in Hudson, IA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 47.7% and 20.6% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$650$972
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $650$650
    2 Bed Rent $1,300$1,300
    3 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    4 Bed Rent N/AN/A
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    15.0%
    1 Bedroom
    20.6%
    2 Bedrooms
    47.7%
    3 Bedrooms
    16.8%

    Property Listings — Hudson, IA

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Hudson, IA is 19. This is a decrease of -8.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$489,00017.0%
    Listing Count
    		8-21.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.7%-21.0%
    Days on Market
    		19-8.0%
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    Demographics — Hudson, IA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Hudson, IA has a population of 3,080, which has increased by 7.7% over the past 5 years. Hudson, IA is a popular place for families, as children make up 27.5% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 40.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.7% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		3,0807.7%
    % Under 18
    		27.5%17.5%
    % Seniors
    		15.7%-1.3%
    % WFH
    		9.7%31.1%
    % w/ College Degree
    		40.6%11.8%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Hudson, IA is a predominantly white area, with 91.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 6.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Hudson, IA is hispanic, making up 3.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 2.7% of the population in Hudson, IA, and this percentage has increased by 125.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		91.9%-6.3%
    % Black
    		1.5%∞%
    % Hispanic
    		3.7%516.7%
    % Asian
    		1.1%83.3%
    % Foreign Born
    		2.7%125.0%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Hudson, IA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 93 mortgage originations in Hudson, IA, of which 94.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 49.0%, with 13.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Hudson, IA. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 9.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		93
    % Conventional Loans
    		94.0%
    % Government Loans
    		6.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		0.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		9.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Hudson, IA

    Hudson, IA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		18
    Total Units Section 8
    		18
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		16.8%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		67.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$190$650$840
    2 Bedroom-$200$1,300$1,100
    3 BedroomN/AN/A$1,440
    4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,850

    Affordability — Hudson, IA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio2
    Median Home Price$279,000
    Median Household Income$121,000

    Hudson, IA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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