Residents Guide to Hudson, Wisconsin

by modernowl

Article by Jason Beack

There are many communities in the Minneapolis/St. Paul region that offer the feel and comfort of a small town but are easily accessible to the larger metro area. One of these communities that is attracting people who don’t want to be in a 1st tier suburb, but would like to be able to be close to Minneapolis/St. Paul is Hudson, Wisconsin. Hudson is just across the Minnesota State border from St. Paul and allows people to easily commute to the city, yet be far enough away to have a close sense of community. Here are some of the important things that people who are looking for a Hudson, WI new home builder need to know.

City Stats

Population: 8,775 (year 2000, estimated around 11,913 currently)

County: St. Croix County

Median Age: 33.3 (St. Croix County)

Median Household Income: $ 61,300

Median House/Condo Value: $ 217,400

Real Estate Property Taxes: $ 2,382 (year 2000)

Just 20 minutes from the noise and action of the city you can find a quiet, classic city that sits on the St. Croix River Valley. There are many new home builders flocking to this region to supply neighborhoods for the charm of the community in Hudson.

Hudson has a lot of recreation for young families to enjoy, which is one of the many reasons that more families are looking at communities such as Hudson to move to. Some of the recreational activities include golfing, dining, cross-country skiing, boating, snow tubing or enjoying one of the handful of city parks. Hudson is also known for its antiquing character and as a place that people can relax.

Hudson boasts one of the many Wisconsin State parks, Willow River State Park. With 2,891 acres of prairie, forests, and panoramic river scenery, Willow River State Park is open all year round to a host of recreational activities. This is one of the most scenic areas in Western Wisconsin, which is convenient to its proximity to the city Located 5 miles northeast of Hudson on County Road A, the park has a campground, a boat launch, and a 400-foot beach and picnic area centered on 172-acre Little Falls Lake.

From June to October residents and visitors can enjoy the Farmers Market, which is located near the Plaza 94 shopping center and feautres locally grown fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants, gourmet cheeses and more sold by the farmers that produce them.

The Phipps Center for the arts is one of Hudson’s non-profit community organizations and hosts a variety of productions, concerts and exhibitions with performers of all ages and skill levels. This center is designed to bring the arts to the community for individuals, friends and family.

Hudson also has a wide variety of dining opportunities, whether you enjoy a simple meal at the Green Mill, a coffee at Dunn Bros. or one of the restaurants in Historic Downtown Hudson, Hudson has something for everyone.

With the mix of arts, dining, recreation and public attractions such as the library or Historic Walking Tour, Hudson is an active community that is attracting new residents to build new homes in the area, which is well demonstrated by the growth of the community.

Whether you enjoy downhill skiing, soccer, hockey, boating, theater or antiquing, Hudson can satisfy all of the requirements that any people looking for new homes in Hudson would want, even if it means making the short trip into the big city.

About the Author

Jason Beack is the Marketing Coordinator for Hans Hagen Homes, a Minnesota custom home builder and Minneapolis new home community company. Hans Hagen Homes has new communities in St. Peter, Blaine, and Cologne, Minnesota as well as Hudson, Wisconsin. To learn more about Hudson, Wisconsin and Hans Hagen Homes visit http://hanshagenhomes.com/Neighborhoods/HomeSelection.aspx?id=hudson.

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