Home Insurance in Hudson, New York
Homes in Hudson carry a median value of $389,900 - 12% higher than the Columbia County median.
The median home in Hudson was built in 1939 or earlier. Older homes can cost more to insure or rebuild because of aging wiring, roofing and plumbing. About 66% of homes were built before 1960, about 22 points above Columbia County's 44%.
Housing in Hudson breaks down to 44% single-family homes and 19% apartments in buildings with 5+ units. The rest are 2-4 unit or other housing types.
About 62% of owner-occupied homes in Hudson have a mortgage. Lenders require hazard (homeowners) insurance on any home carrying a mortgage.
The vacancy rate is 19%; vacant or unoccupied homes typically need a different coverage form than an owner-occupied policy. About 45% of occupied homes in Hudson are owner-occupied.
Most homes in Hudson - 57% - are primarily heated with natural gas.
What's the biggest home insurance risk near Hudson? FEMA's National Risk Index points to hurricane (Relatively Low) in Columbia County and Columbia County had 196 active NFIP flood policies as of September 2026. See the full Columbia County home insurance overview for all FEMA hazard ratings and flood coverage details.
The statewide average premium for a standard HO-3 homeowners policy in New York is $1,801 per year, according to the NAIC homeowners insurance report (2023 data).
Key figures
| Median home value | $389,900 |
|---|---|
| Median year built | 1939 or earlier |
| Owner-occupied share | 45% |
| Share of owner-occupied homes with a mortgage | 62% |
| Top county hazard | Hurricane (Relatively Low) |
| Active NFIP policies in Columbia County | 196 |
| Home insurance premium | $1,801 - statewide average (NAIC, 2023 data) |
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Sources
Data last updated: 2026-09-29
- U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer Files (2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates (2024)
- FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025)
- FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Policies v3 (2026)
- NAIC Dwelling Fire, Homeowners Owner-Occupied, and Homeowners Tenant and Condominium/Cooperative Unit Owners Insurance: Data for 2023 (published 2026) (2023)