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Biggest downsides of living in Cudahy?

Hello, I grew up here but left for a while. Rent is about $977/month for a decent place. Median household income is $66,717, which feels about average for the area. Household incomes average around $66,717 in Cudahy. It's a a small town city with about 17,964 people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

Pros:
- Strong sense of community
- Walkable downtown
- Good internet infrastructure

Cons:
- Poor road conditions
- Homelessness issues downtown
- Not enough green space
The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested a lot in new development. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
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tampakid2023
Bought a house here in 2018 and the quality of life is solid. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
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Ezra C.
Came here for family and stayed because I love the pace of life here. The dating scene is honestly better than expected and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Hazel Green
big facts right here
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