Hughson, California

About Hughson

Hughson is a close-knit town in central California with an estimated population of 7,903.

Officially, Hughson is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.91 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,138 residents per square mile.

📰 Hughson News Today

• El Capitan Girls Varsity Flag Football @ Hughson MaxPreps · Aug 17
• Hughson Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
• Lockdown lifted for 3 schools in Hughson after threats, police say kcra.com · May 18
• 20-year-old Hughson man drowns at Fox Grove Fishing Access abc10.com · Aug 4
• Four hurt in Hughson crash caused by unsafe driving, CHP reports Modesto Bee · May 3

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Hughson Unique

• The only place in America named Hughson — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,903.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Hughson

• Pizza Factory — pizza
• The Fruit Yard
• Ann's Fish and Chips — fish and chips
• Mesquite BBQ — barbecue

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hughson

• Fontana Park reviews ★
• Fox Grove Park reviews ★
• Fruityard Amphitheatre reviews ★
• Hughson Arboretum & Gardens · Garden reviews ★
• Rolland Starn Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Hughson

• Barbara Spratling Middle
• Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation)
• Emilie J. Ross Middle
• Fox Road Elementary
• Hughson Elementary
• Hughson High
• Valley Community Day

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Hughson

🏘️ Nearby Communities