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Hudson County, NJ market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Hudson County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 735,033
- +1.8% since 2020
- Households
- 299,682
- Median household income
- $91,795
- +29.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $539,700
- Jobs located here
- 293,100
- Highest market score
- 88
- Home repair trades, #5 of 2,057 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Hudson County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Hudson County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
An estimated 735,033 people live in Hudson County, in 299,682 households. Population estimates put the population change in Hudson County from 2020 to 2025 at +1.8%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Hudson County is $91,795 a year, 14% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 29.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Hudson County spend the most on child care and other personal services (an index of 129, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on gasoline and other fuels (42).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Hudson County are for home repair companies (88), HVAC and plumbing companies (88) and roofing and gutter companies (87). Hudson County ranks #5 of 2,057 scored counties for home repair companies.
Hudson County is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area. For its number of households, Hudson County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for laundromats (2.6 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for landscaping and lawn care companies (83% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Hudson County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Hudson County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home repair trades | 88 | #5 of 2,057 | 115 | 3.8 | $9.2M | 380 | 173 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 88 | #12 of 1,707 | 59 | 2.0 | $18M | 378 | 90 |
| Roofing and gutters | 87 | #6 of 1,177 | 28 | 0.9 | $37.9M | 449 | 10 |
| Electricians | 87 | #12 of 1,160 | 28 | 0.9 | $37.9M | 316 | 73 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 84 | #35 of 1,493 | 23 | 0.8 | $18.7M | 639 | 40 |
| Home inspectors | 83 | #3 of 415 | 9 | 0.3 | Index only | 251 | 4 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 83 | #14 of 887 | 48 | 1.6 | Index only | 317 | 20 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 83 | #29 of 1,771 | 92 | 3.1 | $4.7M | 279 | 179 |
| Pest control | 78 | #33 of 699 | 19 | 0.6 | $22.7M | 222 | 14 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 77 | #16 of 325 | 8 | 0.3 | $49.9M | 203 | 7 |
| Chiropractors | 77 | #99 of 1,490 | 100 | 3.3 | $4M | 167 | 49 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 74 | #94 of 1,334 | 118 | 3.9 | $3M | 148 | 67 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 74 | #130 of 1,302 | 78 | 2.6 | $5.1M | 163 | 43 |
| Veterinarians | 73 | #207 of 1,485 | 30 | 1.0 | $7.4M | 271 | 22 |
| Pet businesses | 72 | #213 of 2,200 | 170 | 5.7 | $1.3M | 148 | 77 |
| House cleaning | 70 | #102 of 847 | 50 | 1.7 | $8.6M | 135 | 125 |
| Gyms | 70 | #222 of 1,792 | 191 | 6.4 | $1.8M | 142 | 97 |
| Convenience stores | 70 | #419 of 2,261 | 120 | 4.0 | $17.9M | 228 | 142 |
| Spas and skin care | 68 | #270 of 1,769 | 223 | 7.4 | $1.5M | 172 | 67 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 68 | #282 of 2,176 | 635 | 21.2 | Index only | 171 | 162 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 67 | #337 of 2,088 | 390 | 13.0 | $902K | 136 | 164 |
| Pet stores | 66 | #225 of 974 | 40 | 1.3 | $5.5M | 122 | 12 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 66 | #507 of 2,222 | 355 | 11.8 | $3.8M | 124 | 597 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 64 | #393 of 1,656 | 136 | 4.5 | $2.9M | 165 | 428 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 63 | #400 of 1,461 | 80 | 2.7 | $2.8M | 109 | 43 |
| Hair salons | 63 | #525 of 2,339 | 547 | 18.3 | $613K | 143 | 237 |
| Pizza | 63 | #549 of 2,090 | 250 | 8.3 | $5.4M | 106 | 597 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 63 | #650 of 2,402 | 514 | 17.2 | $4.2M | 124 | 378 |
| Real estate | 62 | #506 of 2,229 | 767 | 25.6 | Index only | 179 | 408 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 62 | #614 of 2,087 | 440 | 14.7 | $1.8M | 138 | 219 |
| Property management | 61 | #274 of 910 | 75 | 2.5 | Index only | 142 | 185 |
| Tire shops | 61 | #488 of 1,530 | 48 | 1.6 | $3.1M | 124 | 17 |
| Physical therapy | 60 | #448 of 1,422 | 147 | 4.9 | $2.7M | 113 | 104 |
| Auto repair and car care | 60 | #730 of 2,401 | 459 | 15.3 | $324K | 121 | 258 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 58 | #236 of 777 | 81 | 2.7 | $4.3M | 107 | 97 |
| Child care and preschools | 58 | #597 of 1,611 | 200 | 6.7 | $1.1M | 112 | 273 |
| Gas stations | 58 | #836 of 2,358 | 145 | 4.8 | $2.3M | 95 | 117 |
| Insurance agencies | 57 | #875 of 2,272 | 147 | 4.9 | $1.7M | 139 | 103 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 56 | #910 of 2,394 | 1,656 | 55.3 | $241K | 158 | 894 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 55 | #883 of 2,385 | 1,159 | 38.7 | $289K | 136 | 476 |
| Auto repair shops | 53 | #1,057 of 2,378 | 314 | 10.5 | $473K | 106 | 193 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 52 | #619 of 1,327 | 51 | 1.7 | $2.9M | 95 | 42 |
| Funeral homes | 52 | #655 of 1,472 | 57 | 1.9 | $543K | 80 | 28 |
| Car washes and detailing | 52 | #675 of 1,451 | 55 | 1.8 | $2.7M | 107 | 42 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 51 | #898 of 1,886 | 327 | 10.9 | $1.2M | 124 | 263 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 51 | #1,102 of 2,210 | 757 | 25.3 | $1M | 116 | 350 |
| Barbershops | 50 | #696 of 1,356 | 174 | 5.8 | $1.9M | 102 | 30 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 50 | #1,003 of 2,063 | 355 | 11.8 | $3.8M | 102 | 241 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 49 | #963 of 1,889 | 315 | 10.5 | $4.3M | 103 | 277 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 48 | #1,279 of 2,405 | 3,716 | 124.0 | $362K | 98 | 1,473 |
| Dry cleaners | 47 | #289 of 507 | 50 | 1.7 | $15.4M | 98 | 58 |
| Grocery stores | 47 | #1,119 of 2,070 | 282 | 9.4 | $7.6M | 82 | 236 |
| Nail salons | 46 | #805 of 1,328 | 191 | 6.4 | $1.8M | 105 | 141 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 42 | #1,564 of 2,405 | 2,343 | 78.2 | $573K | 86 | 630 |
| Laundromats | 33 | #587 of 785 | 127 | 4.2 | $6.1M | 49 | 73 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.1 | $37.2M | 270 | Under 3 |
Household spending in Hudson County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $148.6M | $496 | 52 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $329.9M | $1,101 | 42 |
| Food away from home | $1.3B | $4,484 | 110 |
| Groceries | $2.2B | $7,182 | 114 |
| Personal care products and services | $335.5M | $1,119 | 111 |
| Child care and other personal services | $225M | $751 | 129 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $351.9M | $1,174 | 119 |
| Medical and dental services | $399.4M | $1,333 | 103 |
| Pets | $221.6M | $739 | 81 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $770.9M | $2,573 | 125 |
| Vehicle insurance | $256.6M | $856 | 44 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $1.1B | $3,545 | 117 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $430.4M | $1,436 | 102 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $5.9B | $19,798 | 119 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Hudson County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 735,033+1.8% since 2020
- Households
- 299,682
- Median age
- 37.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 31%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.0
- Land area
- 46 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 15,549
- Median household income
- $91,795+29.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $135,835
- Median home value
- $539,700
- Jobs located here
- 293,100
- Daytime population
- 659,569Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Hudson County, NJ growing?
Population estimates put Hudson County at 735,033 people in 2025, up 1.8% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 299,682 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 29.0%, before inflation.
How much do households in Hudson County, NJ spend?
Households in Hudson County spend about $5.9B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $2.2B on groceries and $1.3B on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Hudson County runs highest on child care and other personal services (an index of 129, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on gasoline and other fuels (42).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Hudson County, NJ?
Of the business types scored in Hudson County, home repair companies (88), HVAC and plumbing companies (88) and roofing and gutter companies (87) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For home repair companies, that ranks #5 of 2,057 scored counties.
How does Hudson County, NJ compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Hudson County is $91,795, 14% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $539,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for laundromats (2.6 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for landscaping and lawn care companies (83% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 55 of the 56 business types have a score in Hudson County, each ranked against other counties.
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