At a Glance
Median Income
$52,748
$17,618 per capita
Home Value
$505,300
Zillow: $678,935
Median Rent
$1,667/mo
36.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
654/100K
1,444/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.2%
53.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
25.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
16.4% smoking rate
How Cudahy Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cudahy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cudahy a Good Place to Live?
D
1.5 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cudahy residents earn a median household income of $52,748 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,618. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cudahy is $505,300 , 79% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $678,935. Median rent is $1,667/month, with 36.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Cudahy reports 654 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,444/100K.
Education
6.2% of adults in Cudahy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
53.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cudahy has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population22,325
Median Age30.5 yrs
Density18,919/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born43.1%
Veterans0.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$52,748
Per Capita$17,618
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty25.1%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
F
Home Value$505,300
Rent$1,667
Ownership11.8%
Zillow$678,935
Housing Units5,908
Rent Burden36.4%
Crime
F
Violent654/100K
Property1,444/100K
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes17.7%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain14.2 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation131 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.2%
High School+53.9%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute32 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries258
Did You Know?
Cudahy was founded in 1960.
The median home in Cudahy was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Los Angeles International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
43.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.