Boston metro, MA relocation guide
Moving to Hudson, MA
$699,000Median listing price
MiddlesexArea
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About Hudson
Hudson is a former shoe-mill town of 20,092 on the Assabet River — once home to 17 shoe factories — with a strong Portuguese/Azorean heritage and a municipal electric utility. A revitalized downtown with craft breweries and the Assabet River Rail Trail anchor its comeback story (Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
Home prices in Hudson
The median listing price in Hudson is $699,000.
Top places in Hudson
- Downtown Main Street (craft breweries and dining).
- Wood Square.
- Assabet River Rail Trail.
- Taylor Memorial Bridge and the riverside parks.
- Hudson Portuguese Club.
- Hudson town center.
Commuting from Hudson
- No passenger rail since 1965; about 30 miles west of Boston, drive roughly 40-55 minutes via I-290/I-495 or Routes 62/85.
- Nearest commuter rail in Southborough or Acton (nearest-station claim not verified).
- Assabet River Rail Trail connects Hudson to Marlborough and Acton for bikes.
Schools in Hudson
Public schools: Hudson Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Hudson FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Hudson, MA?
The median listing price in Hudson is $699,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Hudson, MA?
No passenger rail since 1965; about 30 miles west of Boston, drive roughly 40-55 minutes via I-290/I-495 or Routes 62/85. - Which school district serves Hudson, MA?
Hudson is served by Hudson Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.