Hughson is a city in Stanislaus County, California, United States. The population was 3,980 at the 2000 census. Hughson High School and Emily J. Ross Junior High School serves the students of Hughson and Waterford. The Hughson Huskies football team claims victory in the 1997 State Championships. Hughson apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Hughson apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.