Community Contact Stephen A. Malizia, Town Administrator
12 School Street
Hudson, NH 03051

Telephone 886-6024
Fax (603) 598-6481
E-mail smalizia@seresc.net
Web Site www.ci.hudson.nh.us

Municipal Office Hours Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm

County Hillsborough
Tourism Region Merrimack Valley
Planning Commission Nashua Regional
Regional Development Gateway Industrial Development Corp.

Election Districts
US Congress
District 2
Executive Council
District 4
State Senate
District 14
State Representative
District 66
Incorporated: 1746

Origin: Once a part of Nottingham, Massachusetts, the town was separated in 1741, and named Nottingham West. Owing to confusion with the town of Nottingham in the north, voters petitioned to have the town renamed in 1830. The name Hudson was chosen because of its position near the Merrimack River, once supposed to flow east from the Hudson River, creating the boundary line between Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 1,064 residents in 1790

Population Trends: Hudson had the seventh highest numeric population increase over the last five decades, increasing by a total of 18,745 residents between 1950's population of 4,183 and 2000's population of 22,928 residents. Decennial growth rates were well above the statewide average, ranging from a 17 percent increase between 1990-2000 to an 81 percent increase between 1960-1970. The 2003 Census estimate for Hudson was 23,839 residents, which ranked tenth among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.

Population Density, 2003: 811.5 persons per square mile of land area. Hudson contains 28.5 square miles of land area and 0.8 square miles of inland water area.

Villages and Place Names: Hudson Center, Potash Corner

MUNICIPAL SERVICES
Type of Government Selectmen
2003 Annual Budget $22,741,983
Zoning Ordinance 1942/04
Master Plan 2001
Capitol Improvement Plan Yes
Industrial Plans Reviewed By Planning Board

Boards and Commissions
Elected:
Board of Selectmen; Library Trustees; Cemetery Trustees
Appointed:
Planning Board; Conservation Commission

Public Library Hills Memorial

EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department Full-time
Fire Department Full-time
Town Fire Insurance Rating 4/9
Emergency Medical Service Municipal

Nearest Hospital(s):
Southern NH Regional or St. Joseph, Nashua
Distance: 1 mile Staffed Beds: 178; 135

UTILITIES
Electric Supplier PSNH
Natural Gas Supplier KeySpan
Water Supplier Hudson Water Department

Sanitation Private septic & Municipal
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant No
Solid Waste Disposal
Curbside Trash Pickup
Municipal
Pay-As-You-Throw Program
No
Mandatory Recycling Program
Voluntary

Telephone Company Verizon
Cellular Telephone Access Yes
Cable Television Access Yes
High Speed Cable Internet Service:
Business
Yes
Residential
Yes

PROPERTY TAXES
2003 Total Tax Rate (per $1000) $19.18
2003 Equalization Ratio 81.7
2003 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000) $15.52

2003 Percent of Property Valuation by Type
Residential Land and Buildings
77.7%
Commercial Land and Buildings
19.0%
Other Property including Utilities
3.3%

HOUSING
2002 Total Housing Units 8,331

2002 Single-Family Units 6,228
Building Permits Issued
112
2002 Multi-Family Units 1,954
Building Permits Issued
6
2002 Manufactured Housing Units 149

DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population Community County
2003 23,839 394,663
2000 22,928 380,841
1990 19,530 336,073
1980 14,022 276,608
1970 10,638 223,941

Census 2000 Demographics
Population by Gender
Male
11,344 Female 11,584

Population by Age Group
Under age 5
1,704
Age 5 to 19
5,231
Age 20 to 34
4,342
Age 35 to 54
7,948
Age 55 to 64
1,894
Age 65 and over
1,809
Median Age
35.4 years

Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
89.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%

ANNUAL INCOME, 1999 (Census 2000)
Per capita income $25,696
Median 4-person family income $71,313
Median household income $64,169

Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
$46,198
Female
$31,315

Families below the poverty level 1.2%

LABOR FORCE
Annual Average 1993 2003
Civilian Labor Force
12,201 13,837
Employed
11,296 13,027
Unemployed
905 810
Unemployment Rate
7.4% 5.9%

EMPLOYMENT & WAGES 1993 2003
Goods Producing Industries
Average Employment
5,288 4,427
Average Weekly Wage
$712 $1,074

Service Providing Industries
Average Employment
3,728 4,813
Average Weekly Wage
$400 $603

Total Private Industry
Average Employment
9,015 9,240
Average Weekly Wage
$583 $829

Government (Federal, State, and Local)
Average Employment
623 805
Average Weekly Wage
$556 $709

Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment
9,638 10,045
Average Weekly Wage
$581 $819
n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards

EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Schools students attend: Hudson operates grades 1-12 District: SAU 81
Career Technology Center(s): Nashua, Alvirne & Milford High Schools Region: 16

Educational Facilities Elementary Middle/Junior High High School Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
4 1 1 1
Grade Levels
P 1-5 6-8 9-12 K-8
Total Enrollment
1,623 1,140 1,334
NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2003: Total Facilities: 30 Total Capacity: 1,103
Nearest Community/Technical College: Nashua
Nearest Colleges or Universities: Daniel Webster; Rivier

LARGEST EMPLOYERS PRODUCT/SERVICE EMPLOYEES ESTABLISHED
Benchmark Electronics Electronic equipment 920
BAE Systems Signal analysis & jamming technology 678
Hudson School District Education 467
APW Enclosures Sheet metal fabrication & integration 300
Lowell Shoe, Inc. Footwear 240
Presstek Printing, imaging technology 230
The Telegraph Daily newspaper 211
Vectron Technologies Noise filter components 200
Hudson Mills Apparel, furniture, upholstery


TRANSPORTATION
Road Access Federal Routes
State Routes 102, 111, 3A
Nearest Interstate, Exit I-93, Exit 3
Distance 9 miles
Railroad No
Public Transportation No
Nearest Airport Nashua
Runway
5,501 feet
Lighted?
Yes Navigational Aids? Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport Manchester
Distance
16 miles

Driving distance to selected cities:
Manchester, NH
22 miles
Portland, ME
100 miles
Boston, MA
36 miles
New York City, NY
229 miles
Montreal, Quebec
278 miles

COMMUTING TO WORK (US Census)
Workers 16 years and over
Drove alone, car/truck/van
87.7%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
7.6%
Public transportation
0.3%
Walked
0.8%
Other Means
0.5%
Worked at home
3.1%
Mean Travel Time to Work 27.6 minutes


Percent of Working Residents
Working in community of residence
22%
Commuting to another NH community
44%
Commuting out-of-state
34%

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
X Municipal Parks
O YMCA/YWCA
O Boys Club/Girls Club
X Golf Courses
O Swimming: Indoor Facility
X Swimming: Outdoor Facility
O Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity
X Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility
O Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility
O Bowling Facilities
O Museums
O Cinemas
O Performing Arts Facilities
X Tourists Attractions
X Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H)
X Youth Sports: Baseball
X Youth Sports: Soccer
X Youth Sports: Football
X Youth Sports: Basketball
O Youth Sports: Hockey
O Campgrounds
X Fishing/Hunting
X Boating/Marinas
X Snowmobile Trails
X Bicycle Trails
X Cross Country Skiing
X Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area

Nearest Ski Area(s): McIntyre

Other: Musquash Conservation Land

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