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Hudson

St. Croix riverfront lifestyle, Wisconsin tax advantages.

Median list price
$662,450
Median days on market
33
Median $ per sqft
$240
Median list price YoY
+3.6%

Median list price and median days on market from Realtor.com Research Data · reporting period ending Jul 2026. Individual homes vary; verified figures only.

The area

Hudson is the gateway to western Wisconsin: a vibrant downtown on the St. Croix River, top-tier schools, and homes that stretch your dollar further than the Minnesota side of the river.

What you can expect in Hudson

  • Riverfront estates, executive new builds, family two-stories, and walkable downtown homes.
  • Median list price around $662K, with median days on market around 33.
  • 20 min to downtown St. Paul via I-94; 40 min to Minneapolis.
  • Lifestyle: Boating, sailing, and the famous Hudson Booster Days; Hop the Dub on the Lift Bridge; Pier 500, San Pedro Café, Urban Olive & Vine.
  • Hudson School District — strong K-12 with award-winning HS programs.
  • Overall feel: St. Croix riverfront lifestyle, Wisconsin tax advantages.

What buyers often compare here

  • Larger single-family homes and executive housing
  • Shorter commutes into downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul
  • Walkable retail, cafes, and neighborhood parks
  • Lake and river access, boating, and waterfront proximity
  • MN/WI border communities within Twin Cities commute range

Why people live here

  • Hudson School District (one of WI's well-regarded)
  • Charming Main Street with riverfront restaurants and shops
  • Lakefront Park, Willow River State Park nearby
  • Different Minnesota and Wisconsin tax structures — buyers should compare with a qualified tax professional
  • Strong new construction in The Heights, Red Cedar Canyon, and beyond

Lifestyle

  • Boating, sailing, and the famous Hudson Booster Days
  • Hop the Dub on the Lift Bridge
  • Pier 500, San Pedro Café, Urban Olive & Vine

Housing stock

Riverfront estates, executive new builds, family two-stories, and walkable downtown homes.

Schools

Hudson School District — strong K-12 with award-winning HS programs.

School district boundaries and program information change. Buyers should verify current attendance areas and school details directly with the district.

Commute

20 min to downtown St. Paul via I-94; 40 min to Minneapolis.

Buyers

Buying in Hudson?

We'll help you compare neighborhoods, property condition, pricing, commute, resale, and offer strategy before you write.

Our team helps buyers evaluate the housing, location, and transaction considerations that matter in Hudson. We compare comparable homes and pockets within Hudson, flag deferred maintenance before you fall in love, and help structure an offer that fits current market dynamics. Recent median days on market in Hudson has been around 33, which shapes how competitive an offer needs to be.

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Sellers

Selling in Hudson?

We'll help you understand your value, what to prep, what to skip, and how to position your home against current competition.

Pricing in Hudson is nuanced — a few blocks can change value. We build a list price from recent sold comps, active competition, and current inventory, then walk your home and give you an honest list of prep that actually moves the needle in this market — and what to skip. Median list price has moved +3.6% year over year here — one input among comps, condition, and current active competition.

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