Massachusetts Living Index
Hudson
MetroWest · pop. 20,092
Assabet River mill town that quietly built one of the best small-city downtowns in MetroWest, with breweries, restaurants, and the Assabet River Rail Trail.
Family SuburbUrban Walker
Livability Index
73
/ 100
Ranks #16 of 194 MA towns
The numbers
Median home
$497k
4.8× household income
Household income
$103k
ACS median
Commute to Boston
45 min
peak driving
Population
20,092
5-yr trend 78/100
How Hudson scores
Schools
80
Safety
83
Walkability
42
Transit
12
Biking
32
Dining
90
Nightlife
90
Arts & Culture
90
Green Space
70
Diversity
87
Climate
73
The honest read
Best for
Buyers who want a working downtown plus trail access at half of Concord prices.
The tradeoff
No commuter rail; the closest stop is South Acton.
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