The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 01749 sells for about $625,000, or $285 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 32 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,406 a month.
ZIP 01749 — Hudson
The housing market in 01749 remains stable with low inventory and consistent demand, keeping prices firm. While some metrics like months of supply have ticked up slightly, the area's affordability relative to the greater Boston metro continues to drive interest. Note that specific figures for price cuts and sale-to-list ratios are based on current market snapshots and may fluctuate.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters who value a balance between suburban living and access to major employment hubs along the I-495 belt.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 32 days on market with 3.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 5.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 01749, Middlesex County MA
Hudson generally reports lower crime rates compared to the broader Massachusetts average, with property crime being the primary concern in the region.
The Hudson Public Schools district serves the area, with schools generally maintaining moderate to high performance ratings within the state framework.
The area faces standard New England climate risks, including winter storm exposure and localized flood risks near the Assabet River.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the I-495 technology corridor and ongoing revitalization efforts in the downtown Hudson area.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Massachusetts) — Massachusetts Local Property Tax: Ad valorem tax calculated as (Municipal Budget / Total Assessed Value of all taxable property) = Tax Rate per $1,000 of assessed value. Assessments must be at 100% of full and fair cash (market) value.
Residents primarily commute via I-495 and Route 85 toward employment hubs in Marlborough, Framingham, and the greater Boston area.
The area features the Assabet River Rail Trail, several town parks, and proximity to major shopping centers in neighboring Marlborough.
The rental market is tight with low vacancy rates, driven by demand from young professionals and commuters seeking proximity to the I-495 corridor.
The local economy is anchored by light manufacturing, retail, and professional services, with significant employment spillover from the nearby Marlborough tech sector.
The area is served by regional bus routes and is positioned near the MBTA Commuter Rail stations in neighboring towns.
Development is focused on transit-oriented residential projects and the adaptive reuse of historic industrial properties.
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Parcels are subject to Hudson municipal taxes and the Hudson Public Schools district levies.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional risks associated with winter weather and flood zones near the Assabet River.
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Data retrieved from Census Reporter and data.census.gov ZCTA profiles.
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Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A multi-use trail connecting Hudson to neighboring towns.
A historic district featuring local restaurants, breweries, and boutiques.
A central community park with recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 23.2% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2024)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $480,300 (23.2% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $480,300 (-23.2% vs the published ten-year series (2024)) failed independent re-validation and was reverted to the prior cycle value; the case is under review in the Command Center.