New Hudson is a medium-sized town located in the state of Michigan. With a population of 14,683 people and two associated neighborhoods, New Hudson is the largest community in Michigan. Much of the housing stock in New Hudson was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local New Hudson economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in New Hudson, where the median household income is $127,575.00.
New Hudson home prices are not only among the most expensive in Michigan, but New Hudson real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.
Also of interest is that New Hudson has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 19.08% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
New Hudson is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, New Hudson’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
One downside of living in New Hudson, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 31.86 minutes every day commuting to work.
As is often the case in a small town, New Hudson doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
If knowledge is power, New Hudson is a pretty powerful place. 53.91% of the adults in New Hudson have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.
The per capita income in New Hudson in 2022 was $51,413, which is wealthy relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $205,652 for a family of four.
New Hudson is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call New Hudson home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of New Hudson residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in New Hudson include German, Irish, Polish, English, and Italian.
The most common language spoken in New Hudson is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.