Below are some of the most frequently asked questions about
living and working in Hudson, Ohio. If you can't find
what you are looking for here, see our site map.Do
you have any visitor information?
What is the population of Hudson and the surrounding area?
Who
are the major employers of Hudson?
What
is the unemployment rate?
What
is the climate like?
Where can I find information about renting an apartment?
What is the daily
newspaper?
Where are
Hudson's historic places?
What will it cost me to purchase a home in the Hudson area?
What is the major
industry?
What public and private schools serve the Hudson area?
What is the sales tax
rate?
Who provides telephone and utility service in Hudson?
What places of worship are located in the Hudson area?
Who provides public transportation in the Hudson area?
What colleges and universities are in the Hudson area?
How do I join the
Chamber?
Do you have any
visitor information?
Answer: Yes. You can
view our downloadable
Visitor Guide, pick up a
copy at the Chamber office, or call 330.650.0621 or email
info@hudsoncoc.org to
request a copy.
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What is the
population of Hudson and the surrounding area?
Answer:
The Northeast Ohio metropolitan
area is the 15th largest region nationally with over 4 million
people. The City of Hudson has a population of 24,000. For
more information, visit the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Who are the
major employers of Hudson?
Answer:
Allstate Insurance
FedEx Supply Chain Services
JoAnn Stores
Lexi-Comp Inc.
Little Tikes
Universal Screen Arts
Windstream Communications
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What is the
unemployment rate?
As of March 2007, the
unemployment rate for Summit County is 5.4%
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What is the
climate like?
Answer:
Hudson's climate offers variable weather patterns and distinct
changes of season. Average temperatures range from 20 to 40
degrees in winter and 65 to 85 degrees in the summer. Average
rainfall is 37.1 inches. Average snowfall is 55 inches. Get
up-to-the-minute weather forecast for the Hudson area at
www.ohio.com.
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Where can I find information about renting an apartment?
Answer:
The Hudson Area Chamber has member apartment communities and
apartment locator services. Ask us for a referral! Call
330-650-0621.
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What is the daily
newspaper?
Answer:
Hudsonites have a choice of the
Cleveland Plain Dealer or
Akron Beacon
Journal as their major daily newspaper. The community also
has a bi-weekly newspaper, the
Hudson Hub-Times.
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Where are
Hudson's historic places?
Answer:
Settled in 1799 by David Hudson on land known as the
Connecticut Western Reserve, Hudson is a jewel in the
National Register of Historic Places, an Underground Railroad
stop, and an America in Bloom award-winning city. It’s loaded
with architectural interest, boasting Federal, Greek Revival,
Victorian, New England and Colonial styles built on a
traditional "village green" plan. For more information and
great walking tours, visit the
Hudson Heritage Association.
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What will it cost me to purchase a home in the Hudson area?
Answer: A Hudson address continues to be one of the most desirable in
the nation. As of first quarter 2007 the median price for an
existing single-family home was $309,700.
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What is the major
industry?
Answer:
Hudson has a very healthy balance of employment across a
diverse range of "clean" industries. Chamber efforts are
focused on strengthening and expanding flourishing new
industries such as financial services, regional headquarters,
distribution centers of medical services and consumer goods,
specialty healthcare, and technology services.
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What public and private schools serve the Hudson area?
Answer:
With top ranked public and private schools, Hudson’s greatest
strength is its outstanding atmosphere of learning. It's also
central to the nation's 2nd largest concentration of colleges
and universities. Visit
Living in
Hudson for a complete overview of Hudson
educational opportunities.
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What is the sales tax
rate?
Answer:
Summit County sales tax is 6.25%. The Hudson income tax rate
is 2.0%
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Who provides telephone and utility service in Hudson?
Answer:
Telephone -
Windstream
Natural Gas -
Dominion
Utilities - check this link to determine whether your
property/location is served by the City of Hudson or
another entity
http://www.hudson.oh.us/departments/ED/hudson_at_a_glance.asp.
Or call 330-342-1710.
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What places of worship are located in the Hudson area?
Answer:
Visit Living in Hudson
for a "starter" list. Or, call the Hudson Ministerial
Association at 330.653.8118
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Who provides public transportation in the Hudson area?
Answer:
Area bus service is provided by
Akron
Metro. Call 1-800-227-9905 for routes, fares, and
schedules. Taxicabs and rental cars are also available.
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What colleges and universities are in the Hudson area?
Answer: Places
of higher learning closest to Hudson include the following.
Case Western
Reserve University
Cleveland
State University
Hiram College
John Carroll
University
Kent State
University
Northeast
Ohio Universities College of Medicine
The University
of Akron
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How do I join the
Chamber?
Answer:
Joining the Chamber is quick and easy!
Click here for details.
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Copyright © 2007 [Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce]. All
rights reserved. Revised:
August 16, 2007.
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