Located on the east side of the Susquehanna River, Hudson is a riverbank borough of Plains Township in Luzerne County. The area is part of the Wyoming Valley region that is known for its historical influence on mining and the Industrial Revolution. Described by local Associate Broker David Rubbico Jr. as a small town “down in the valley,” Hudson is a community that is “very family-oriented; people have stayed here for generations, and they like to stay close to home because [the town] is easy to maneuver and it’s in a convenient location.”
Generational homes in Plains Township
Many Hudson homes were built between the 1920s and the 1950s in Colonial Revival, Foursquare, ranch-style and midcentury traditional architecture. A single-family property with three bedrooms may be priced between $150,000 and $250,000. The average house size is around 1,500 square feet with varying lot sizes. “The home values here stay steady; one attraction for potential homebuyers is that there are industrial parts local to the Interstate 81 Corridor, so there are plenty of job opportunities from major employers such as Amazon, Chewy and Addidas,” says Noah Doncses, a real estate agent at Cobblestone Real Estate LLC and is an expert of the Northeastern Pennsylvania region.
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Prospective schools in Hudson Borough
Area school Leo E. Solomon Elementary, part of the Wilkes-Barre Area School District, has a C-plus rating by Niche. Students can then attend Leo E. Solomon Junior High School, which is ranked C-minus, and head to Wilkes-Barre Area High School. Accelerated high school students can apply to enroll in the B-minus rated Wilkes-Barre Area STEM Academy.
Solomon/Plains Junior High School serves 749 students in grades 6-8.
Wilkes-Barre STEM Academy is a great school to enroll your child and see their full potential.
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Popular parks around Wilkes-Barre
The Plains Township Municipal Park has basketball and tennis courts, the Pit Soccer Field and a playground for small children. The park is also home to the Plains Lion Pavilion with covered seating, which makes it a popular venue for celebrations and events. Kids can also play softball at the adjacent Birchwood Municipal Park. Dillon Street Park has additional basketball courts and a play area for residents, and the Wilkes-Barre Skate Park at Hollenback is available to skateboarders and BMX bikers. People also go skiing at nearby slopes such as the Montage Mountain Resorts and the Jack Frost Mountain Resort.
Plains Township Municipal Park is a great place to visit with your child while living in Hudson.
Residents of Hudson, PA enjoy the outdoors, especially during days after summer.
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Shops near the city
For groceries and home essentials, locals can stop by Schiel's Family Market in Wilkes-Barre. Wilkes-Barre Township Commons, which is about 4 miles south of Hudson, is home to Target, and is located near retailers such as Best Buy, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Walmart and Wegmans. Across the street at the Wyoming Valley Mall, one will find the department stores Macy’s and JCPenney, and popular labels such as H&M and Zumiez. Rustic Kitchen Bistro & Bar is known for its live cooking shows and for serving gourmet Italian food; signature dishes include rustic lump crabcake, Margherita pizza and hanger steak.
Residents enjoy visiting Wyoming Valley Mall, south of Hudson, PA.
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Active community events at Public Square
The city of Wilkes-Barre hosts several community events throughout the year. People gather in the Public Square for celebrations such as the St. Patrick’s Day and the Veterans Day parades, Oktoberfest, the Multicultural Parade and Festival and Santa on the Square. The annual Cherry Blossom Festival and Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration take place at Kirby Park. Residents come out for live music performances, food and activities. The Mohegan Pennsylvania Casino and Hotel, home to the Wise Crackers Comedy Club, the Keystone Grand Ballroom, restaurants and live racing and gaming, is another entertainment destination for community members and visitors alike.
Navigating to nearby cities
Hospitals nearby include the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center and the Wilkes-Barre Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center. Locals can navigate the borough with buses from the Luzerne County Transportation Authority (LCTA). However, not every neighborhood has a convenient shuttle stop. Commuting into Philadelphia via State Route 476 and New York City via Interstate 80 are both about a 150-mile drive. The Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport is about 8 to 10 miles north of Hudson.
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