Hudson County, New Jersey
County Overview
As of 2007, Hudson County's population is 601,146 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -1.29 percent.
The median home cost in Hudson County is $453,300. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.36 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Hudson County's cost of living is 34.41% Higher than the U.S. average.
Hudson County public schools spend $9,874 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 15 students per teacher in Hudson County.
The unemployment rate in Hudson County is 5.00 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Hudson County jobs have Decreased by 1.00 percent.
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People
The 2007 Hudson County, NJ, population is 601,146. There are 12,850 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Hudson County, NJ
The median age is 34.9. The US median is 37.6. 48.62% of people in Hudson County, NJ, are married. 7.67% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.63 people. 18.64% of people are married, with children. 10.78% have children, but are single.
Race in Hudson County, NJ
54.47% of people are white, 13.20% are black, 9.72% are asian, 0.45% are native american, and 22.59% claim 'Other'.
41.22% of the people in Hudson County, NJ, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 58.78% are non-hispanic).
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Hudson County, NJ, is 5.00%, with job growth of -1.00%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 11.00%.
Hudson County, NJ Taxes
Hudson County, NJ,sales tax rate is 6.00%. Income tax is 2.45%.
Hudson County, NJ Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $25,064, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $46,102.
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.00% | 4.60% |
| Recent Job Growth | -1.00% | 1.40% |
| Future Job Growth | 11.00% | 11.90% |
| Sales Taxes | 6.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 2.45% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $25,064 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $46,102 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 17.03% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 10.88% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 10.60% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 14.99% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 17.48% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 11.01% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 11.23% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 4.95% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 1.32% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.50% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 13.70% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 18.82% | 20.24% |
| Service | 15.03% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 29.15% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.09% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 6.28% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 16.92% | 14.44% |
Housing
The median home value in Hudson County, NJ, is $453,300. Home appreciation is -1.36% over the last year. The median age of Hudson County, NJ, real estate is 55 years.
Hudson County, NJ Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 67.17% of the Hudson County, NJ, population. 4.21% of houses and apartments in Hudson County, NJ, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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| Median Home Age | 55 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $453,300 | $217,200 |
| Home Appreciation | -1.36% | 9.80% |
| Homes Owned | 29.11% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 4.21% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 67.17% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $30.03 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.25% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 0.44% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 0.74% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 1.11% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 1.77% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.80% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.45% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 40.13% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 18.30% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 7.47% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 4.51% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 1.01% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 5.55% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 2.37% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 2.40% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 5.87% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 10.09% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 11.72% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 12.51% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 12.02% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 37.47% | 13.55% |
Health
There are 176 physicians per capita in Hudson County, NJ. The US average is 170.
Hudson County, NJ Health Index
Air quality in Hudson County, NJ is 26 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Hudson County, NJ is 27 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 10 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Crime
Hudson County, NJ, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 5. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Hudson County, NJ, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 6. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Climate
Hudson County, NJ, gets 44 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 10 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 108.
On average, there are 219 sunny days per year in Hudson County, NJ. The July high is around 83 degrees. The January low is 24. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 45 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Educate
Hudson County, NJ, schools spend $9,874 per student. There are 15 pupils per teacher, 958 students per librarian, and 446 children per counselor in Hudson County, NJ schools.
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Hudson County, NJ, takes 36 minutes. 42% of commuters drive their own car alone. 13% carpool with others. 34% take mass transit and 2% work from home.
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Hudson County, NJ is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Hudson County, NJ is more expensive.
Overall, Hudson County, NJ cost of living is 134.41.
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Religion
62.08% of the people in Hudson County, NJ are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 52.22% are Catholic; 3.48% are Protestant; 0.49% are LDS; 1.24% are another Christian faith; 2.05% in Hudson County, NJ are Jewish; 0.01% are an eastern faith; 2.58% affilite with Islam.
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| Percent Religious | 62.08% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 52.22% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 3.48% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.49% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 1.12% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.33% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 0.77% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 0.71% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 0.38% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.16% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 1.24% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 2.05% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.01% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 2.58% | 0.54% |
Voting
67.27% of the people in Hudson County, NJ are registered as Democrats. 32.01% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.71%.
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