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About
Life in Cudahy
Cudahy is a community of 22,325 people in California. The median household income is $56,615, and median rent runs about $1,711 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.8%.
Cudahy at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
30.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
28.7%
Foreign-Born
42.3%
Broadband Internet
95.0%
of households
Population Growth
-6.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics42.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Cudahy: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Cudahy, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (75.7%), and 87.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.0%
of residents
65 and Older
8.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
47.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
12.1%
of households
Married Couples
38.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.80
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 16% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Cudahy
In Cudahy, rent runs 16% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
58.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
30.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,893
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
14.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1967
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $689,632 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Cudahy and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Cudahy is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Cudahy Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area
Commute31.3 min avg
How Cudahy residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Cudahy, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 50% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)
Regional airport · few flights6,315 passengers boarded in 2025
- 13 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Major hub36.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 42% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Cudahy runs 42% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
466.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,338.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Cudahy Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 21 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
100.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Los Angeles County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Los Angeles County, which includes Cudahy, the most common type is high wind, with 21 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | High Wind | $3,000 |
| 2024 | 27 | High Wind | $5,000 |
| 2023 | 21 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 7 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 5 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 4 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 2 | Wildfire | None reported |
| 2018 | 3 | Debris Flow | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
164 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Cudahy is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality74 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Los Angeles County, which includes Cudahy, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
74
Good Days
39
per year
Moderate Days
228
per year
Unhealthy Days
32
per year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Cudahy is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate81°F summers, 49°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Cudahy has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and warm winters (avg low 49°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
72°/55°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/59°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
68°/49°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
15.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
25
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
28
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 49°F | 3.29" |
| Feb | 68°F | 50°F | 3.64" |
| Mar | 70°F | 52°F | 2.23" |
| Apr | 72°F | 55°F | 0.69" |
| May | 74°F | 58°F | 0.32" |
| Jun | 77°F | 61°F | 0.09" |
| Jul | 82°F | 65°F | 0.02" |
| Aug | 84°F | 65°F | 0.00" |
| Sep | 83°F | 64°F | 0.13" |
| Oct | 79°F | 60°F | 0.58" |
| Nov | 73°F | 53°F | 0.78" |
| Dec | 67°F | 48°F | 2.48" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Cudahy
Uninsured
14.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Cudahy's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Lac/rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr
Acute Care Hospitals · 3 mi away · Downey
Community Hospital of Huntington Park
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3 mi away · Huntington Park
Pih Health Downey Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.5 mi away · Downey
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Cudahy
Cudahy's student/teacher ratio is 19.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 6.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
6.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Cudahy (within 15 miles)
California State University-Long Beach
13.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 35,924 students · in-state tuition $8,338 · 81% graduate · median earnings $69,554 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 22,688 students · in-state tuition $1,400 · 35% graduate
Public · 2-year · 21,466 students · in-state tuition $1,180 · 33% graduate · median earnings $47,494 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Southern California
7 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 20,443 students · in-state tuition $75,162 · 93% graduate · median earnings $103,420 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-Los Angeles
7.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 19,562 students · in-state tuition $7,530 · 69% graduate · median earnings $62,555 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-Dominguez Hills
8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 12,538 students · in-state tuition $7,853 · 68% graduate · median earnings $62,587 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, 35 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Cudahy
Cudahy has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (35 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
35 mi awayJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
55 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
90 mi awayChannel Islands National Park
National Park
99 mi awayPublic Libraries in Cudahy
Cudahy Library
5218 Santa Ana St., Cudahy
Cities Near Cudahy
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Cudahy FAQ
Is Cudahy, California affordable?⌄
Cudahy's median rent is $1,711/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $56,615/year.
Is Cudahy, California safe?⌄
Cudahy's violent crime rate was 466 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1338 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Cudahy, California?⌄
Cudahy has an unemployment rate of 5.8%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Cudahy, California?⌄
The cost of living in Cudahy is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,711/month and median household income is $56,615/year. About 58% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Cudahy, California?⌄
The average commute in Cudahy is 31 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from