Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Hudson, Ohio.

What You Should Know About Hudson, OH

Hudson is a city nestled in the northeastern part of Summit County. As of 2019, its population is 22,285. The city makes up an area of 25.87 square miles. It is a suburban community in the larger Cleveland-Akron-Canton Combined Statistical Area. Hudson is named after David Hudson, its founder, who also went on to create the Western Reserve College and Preparatory School in 1826.

Until 1994, Hudson once existed as two different entities: the Village of Hudson and the Hudson Township, but these merged into the City of Hudson after a majority vote. Today, this area offers a wealth of historic, modern, and natural sights that delight residents and visitors. The city is also award-winning. In 2010, Hudson was named one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People by America's Promise.

What to Do in Hudson, Ohio

Hudson is a growing city with many diversions for its residents. Here are just a few examples of things to do in and around the city.

Hudson Historic District: The area marked by Baldwin, College, Streetsboro, and S. Main streets is officially listed as the Hudson Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. In recent years, this area now includes more adjacent areas. Tourists who see this place remark on how well it has been preserved. A visitor from TripAdvisor remarks that "Hudson has done a great job preserving its 200-year-old heritage. The downtown has wonderful small mom-and-pop shops and locally-owned restaurants".

Parks and Recreation: Residents enjoy access to over 1,000 acres of parkland in Hudson. Hudson Springs Park is one of the most well-known and frequently visited parks. It has a 50-acre lake for kayaking, canoeing, and boating. There are also 1.8 miles of walking trails along the lake. There is also a disc golf course, sand volleyball pit, and corn-hole for anyone who needs a break from aquatic activities. Other parks include Cascade Park, Barlow Farm Park, and Colony Park.

Case Barlow Farm: This historic site preserves a farmhouse built in 1814. It originally belonged to the Hudson pioneers Chauncey and Cleopatra Case. After being restored, the farmhouse provides tours from June to September. Local festivals and events are occasionally hosted on the farm's grounds.

Working in Hudson, Ohio

Hudson's unemployment rate is 4.6%, higher than the current U.S. average of 3.9%. The average income per capita is $58,397, much higher than the national average of 31,777. The average household income in Hudson is $128,324 per year, which is also significantly higher than the national average of $57,652.

When it comes to careers, the majority can be found in manufacturing (18.1%), healthcare (13.4%), and professional, scientific, and tech services (11.7%); the sectors of education (11.4%) and wholesale (6%) also offer more jobs to individuals with other skillsets and educational backgrounds.

Hudson, OH Neighborhoods

Hudson has many great neighborhoods in its vicinity. However, many are in the price range of move-up homes. The homes here are among the most expensive in the nation.

• Wethersfield Dr / Valley View: Median Home Price is $445,035
• Western Reserve Estates: Median Home Price is $394,324
• Last Valley Ln / E Streetsboro Rd: Median Home Price is $454,483
• City Center: Median Home Price is $396,111

Hudson, OH School District

The public schools in Hudson belong to the Hudson City School District. Hudson High School is the largest public school in the area. The district educates around 4,600 children every year from grades Prek-12. The Hudson City School District ranks in the top 2.55% of schools in the country by U.S. News & World Report and Newsweek Magazine.

Hudson also has many private schools. Among them are Hudson Montessori School, which provides education for toddlers until middle school age, Seton Catholic School, and Western Reserve Academy, located on Western Reserve College's original campus.

Moving to Hudson, OH Resource Guide

If you plan on moving to Hudson, you need to set up new utility providers and know the lay of the land. Here are the organizations to contact that will help you get started.

Vehicle Registration and Driver's License: Individuals in need of a license or registering a vehicle will need to visit any branch of the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles. The closest BMV to Hudson is the one located in Streetsboro

Water/Sewer: Four water departments from the City of Hudson, Akron, Cleveland, and Stow serve Hudson. You can also contact the Hudson Water Department to get more information.

Electricity and Gas: Hudson Public Power and First Energy provide electric power, depending on your location. If you need natural gas, contact Dominion East Ohio. Hudson also participates in a natural gas endorsement program with the Gas Division of Constellation NewEnergy.

Phone/Internet/Cable: The top internet provider in Hudson is Spectrum, but there are more competitors in the area. Many of these companies also offer phone, internet, and cable packages that save their customers money compared to buying each service individually.

Local Government: Hudson is governed by a city council of 7 members in a council-manager government.

Hudson, OH Housing

The median value of homes in Hudson is $396,111, significantly more expensive than the average home price of $226,800. The prices here are among the most expensive in the state and the rest of the nation. The cost of living is also high, but the incomes are higher here than in the rest of the nation.