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Hudson Oaks

Pop. 2,586·202nd most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Hudson Oaks, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,448/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.4%
Month-over-Month
+2.9%
vs US Median
-$517
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Hudson Oaks · $1,448
More affordable than 79% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
14% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,448/mo, rent takes about 14% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$58,000/yr
Local median income
$124,545/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Hudson Oaks's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$1,594
2 BR
$1,880
3 BR
$786
Research median
$1,880/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,376/yr
At $1,448/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.4% YoY, +2.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Hudson Oaks, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 48.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
2,586
Median income
$124,545
Median age
50
Renters
25.2%
Age distribution
17.4%
16.1%
22.5%
22%
22%
Under 1817.4%
18–3416.1%
35–5422.5%
55–6422%
65+22%
Gender
50.9%
49.1%
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Race & ethnicity
83.8%
White83.8%
Black2.7%
Hispanic6.3%
Asian1%
Other6.2%
Education (25+)
17.9%
29.9%
48.2%
No HS diploma4%
HS diploma17.9%
Some college29.9%
Bachelor's+48.2%
Housing tenure
74.8%
25.2%
Owner74.8%
Renter25.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Hudson Oaks, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$110,833 → $124,545
up 12.4%
Population
2,024 → 2,586
up 27.8%
Renter share
6.6% → 25.2%
+18.6 pts
Bachelor's+
39.6% → 48.2%
+8.6 pts
Median age
43.7 → 50
+6.3 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $110,833 to $124,545 across the same window, up 12.4% versus 2021. The population has grown by 27.8% since 2021, moving from about 2,024 residents to roughly 2,586. Renters now make up 25.2% of households, compared with 6.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 48.2% of adults here, versus 39.6% in 2021.

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Hudson Oaks rent by bedroom count

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Hudson Oaks is $1,448/mo as of July 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,880/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,594/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $786/mo.

At 14% of local median household income ($124,545/yr), Hudson Oaks ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Hudson Oaks an affordable city for renters?

Hudson Oaks is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,448/mo, rent takes approximately 14% of the local median household income ($124,545/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Hudson Oaks falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Hudson Oaks?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,448/mo in Hudson Oaks. The local median household income is $124,545/yr, meaning the typical Hudson Oaks household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Hudson Oaks?

Rent in Hudson Oaks has increased 3.4% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Hudson Oaks rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Hudson Oaks is one of the more affordable cities in Texas for rent, ranking #202 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,448/mo.

What percentage of Hudson Oaks residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.2% of Hudson Oaks households are renters, while 74.8% are owner-occupied. Hudson Oaks leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Hudson Oaks rent compare to the national average?

Hudson Oaks's median rent of $1,448/mo is $517 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #202 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
14%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,448/mo, rent takes ~14% of Hudson Oaks's median household income ($124,545/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Hudson Oaks 14%Benchmark 30%
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