Hudson

It was first settled by the Dutch in the mid-17th century and called Claverack Landing.
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Welcome to Hudson

 

Hudson was the first chartered city in the United States. It was first settled by the Dutch in the mid-17th century and called Claverack Landing. In 1783, the Proprietors, a group of predominantly Quaker whalers and merchants came, seeking refuge from the Revolutionary War-torn east coast and purchased the land from the Dutch. The Proprietors created a city plan consisting of a large grid, with the main street running west to east and lots measuring 50 by 120 feet, with 20-foot lanes behind. That grid largely exists to this day, with Warren Street at its center.

Early Hudson flourished early on thanks to the whaling, sealing, fishing, and shipbuilding industries. While it was never a premier whaling locale, Hudson’s early prosperity was a direct result of an industry with its origins in and around its deepwater port, and it remained a shipping and manufacturing center well into the 20th century. Although the city declined during the 1960s and 1970s, many of its abandoned and derelict buildings were reclaimed in the 1980s, and its former glory slowly began to re-emerge. Today, Hudson has transformed itself into vital art and antique center.

The mile-long business district – centered on Warren Street – boasts dozens of the first-tier antique and home furnishing shops, along with an eclectic mix of art galleries, restaurants, and performance spaces, housed in buildings that constitute “one of the richest dictionaries of architectural history in New York state.”

Every fall, ArtsWalk celebrates the best artists the city and region have to offer. On the first Saturday of December, Warren Street is transformed into a winter playground with jugglers, dancers, and horse-drawn carriages to mark the start of the holiday season.

Overview for Hudson, NY

5,964 people live in Hudson, where the median age is 39 and the average individual income is $27,441. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

5,964

Total Population

39 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$27,441

Average individual Income

Around Hudson, NY

There's plenty to do around Hudson, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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46
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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Café Joust , Klocke Estate, and Hudson Polish Delicatessen.

Name Category Distance Reviews
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Dining 4.66 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 4.63 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 1.53 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$ 4.34 miles 36 reviews 4.9/5 stars
Dining 4.62 miles 13 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Dining 3.73 miles 5 reviews 4.8/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Hudson, NY

Hudson has 2,450 households, with an average household size of 2.14. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Hudson do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 5,964 people call Hudson home. The population density is 2,763.85 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

5,964

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

39

Median Age

51.93 / 48.07%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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2,450

Total Households

2.14

Average Household Size

$27,441

Average individual Income

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60+ Minutes

Schools in Hudson, NY

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The following schools are within or nearby Hudson. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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