At a Glance
Median Income
$66,717
$37,908 per capita
Home Value
$201,000
Zillow: $277,503
Median Rent
$977/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
160/100K
1,129/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.1%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cudahy residents earn a median household income of $66,717 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,908. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 29,416 business establishments, including 2,218 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cudahy is $201,000 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,503. Median rent is $977/month, with 26.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Cudahy reports 160 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,129/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
27.1% of adults in Cudahy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cudahy has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population17,964
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density3,766/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,717
Per Capita$37,908
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$78,804M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,330
Housing
A+
Home Value$201,000
Rent$977
Ownership62.2%
Zillow$277,503
Housing Units8,876
Rent Burden26.4%
Crime
F
Violent160/100K
Property1,129/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault121/100K
Burglary231/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,226/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.6 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation715 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.1%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 68%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries28
Did You Know?
The median home in Cudahy was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 2,218 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 98 fatal vehicle crashes.
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