Hudson, OH vs Waukee, IA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Hudson
75.6
#436 nationally
Waukee
77.3
#263 nationally
Hudson leads in crime level (1.0 vs 3.9). Hudson leads in median household income ($160,280 vs $106,846). Waukee leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 24.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hudson, OH | Waukee, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.6 (#436) | 77.3 (#263) |
| Population | 22,968 | 31,645 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $562,779 | $343,274 |
| Median Household Income | $160,280 | $106,846 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 12 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+7.0 | R+4.8 |
Data coverage note: Waukee is missing data for 1 metric that Hudson has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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75.6 Score
Hudson, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$562,779
Population
22,968
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
12
Midwest
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77.3 Score
Waukee, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$343,274
Population
31,645
Crime
Low
Median Income
$106,846
Midwest
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