Why Hudson

Hudson County: The Right Place for You and Your Business

There is no better location for business today than in Hudson County. With a diverse workforce like no other in the nation and easy access to premier markets in New York City, Philadelphia, and Connecticut- Hudson County is the place to be! Business is booming as entrepreneurs build and thrive along our illustrious waterfront and take advantage of our many industrial spaces.

Welcome to Hudson County, New Jersey

The HCEDC is proud to be a part of Choose: New Jersey’s 2021 Guide- New Jersey: State of Innovation 

 

Hudson County Featured in Meadowlands Chamber: Economic Development & Relocation Guide

Check out the Hudson County Economic Development Corporation’s feature in the Hudson County Section of the Meadowlands Chamber Economic Development & Relocation Guide!

For more information or assistance, please contact Michelle Richardson, Executive Director, at (201) 369-4370 or email us at info@hudsonedc.org.

Choose: New Jersey

Do you want to know why Hudson County is the perfect place for business? Check out some of the stats from Choose New Jersey!

 

You’re in good company!

MAJOR PRIVATE SECTOR EMPLOYERS

COMPANY

United States Postal Service
USB Financial Services
John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Goldman Sachs & Co. Inc.
Hanover Direct Inc.
Bayonne Hospital
New Jersey City University
Hoboken University Medical Center
JP Morgan Chase
Specialty Retailer

INDUSTRY

Logistics
Financial
Publishing
Financial
Specialty Retailer
Medical
Education
Medical
Financial
Specialty Retailer

Robust, Educated Workforce

TOTAL POPULATION

634,266

Source: US Census, 2010

LABOR FORCE

438,912

Source: US Census, 2011 – 2015

EDUCATION ATTAINMENT

DEGREE

Less Than High School
High School Diploma or Higher
Some College
Associate’s Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Post-Graduate Studies

PERCENTAGE

17.1%
85%
14.7%
4%
42%
15%

Unprecedented Access

USE OF PUBLIC TRANSIT

41%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015

COMMUTER RAIL LINES

7%

Source: NJ Transit

MILEAGE TO AIRPORTS

AIRPORT

Newark Int’l Airport
LaGuardia Airport
JFK Int’l Airport

MILES

7
11
16

MILEAGE TO PORTS

PORT

Port of NY/NJ

MILES

4

Reasonable Tax Rates

Corporate Income Tax

10.5%
(Single Sales Factor)

Personal Income Tax (Max)

1.4% to 10.75%
(Source: Choose NJ)

Sales Tax

6.625%

Hudson County From Every Angle