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Cudahy.
About
Life in Cudahy
This compact Milwaukee suburb of just under 18,000 people offers a quieter alternative to city life while keeping you close enough to commute into the metro area—most folks clock about 22 minutes to work. Housing here is genuinely affordable compared to what you'd find in Milwaukee proper, with median home values around $217,000 and rentals averaging $977 a month, which means your paycheck stretches further even with a modest median household income of $66,717. The job market is stable with unemployment sitting at 4.0%, and you're positioned right along Lake Michigan, though the suburb's actual character is decidedly residential and low-key rather than beachy—don't expect a waterfront scene, just solid, working-class neighborhoods.
Cudahy at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Foreign-Born
6.9%
Broadband Internet
92.2%
of households
Population Growth
-3.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.9% 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 (15.7%), and 5.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.6%
of residents
65 and Older
20.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
19.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
38.4%
of households
Married Couples
36.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.10
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 about average for WI
Rent, home values, and income in Cudahy
In Cudahy, home values are 19% below the WI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
96.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,407
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1962
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $287,301 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts above WI average
Unemployment in Cudahy and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Milwaukee County, which includes Cudahy, is 0.8 percentage points higher than the WI average.
Unemployment rate
Cudahy: Milwaukee County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Milwaukee County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Cudahy is about 2% of Milwaukee County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Cudahy Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI metro area
Commute23.3 min avg
How Cudahy residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Cudahy, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 70% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 2 mi
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Medium hub2.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 68 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M 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 72% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Cudahy runs 72% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
91
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
597.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Cudahy Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 27 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Milwaukee County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Milwaukee County, which includes Cudahy, the most common type is winter weather, with 27 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | Winter Weather | $65.8M |
| 2024 | 20 | Winter Weather | $87,500 |
| 2023 | 22 | Winter Storm | $97,500 |
| 2022 | 31 | Winter Weather | $116,500 |
| 2021 | 20 | Winter Weather | $21,000 |
| 2020 | 23 | Winter Weather | $10.9M |
| 2019 | 32 | Winter Weather | $66,500 |
| 2018 | 34 | Winter Weather | $555,500 |
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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Milwaukee County, county-wide
Cudahy is about 2% of Milwaukee County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Milwaukee County, which includes Cudahy, is typically good — 228 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
228
per year
Moderate Days
121
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Milwaukee County, county-wide
Cudahy is about 2% of Milwaukee County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate80°F summers, 20°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Cudahy has mild summers (avg high 80°F) and cold winters (avg low 20°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
55°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
61°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
34°/20°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
34.6"
Annual Snowfall
48.7"
Hot Days/Year
9
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
123
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
125
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 17°F | 1.79" |
| Feb | 34°F | 20°F | 1.69" |
| Mar | 44°F | 29°F | 2.20" |
| Apr | 55°F | 38°F | 3.86" |
| May | 67°F | 48°F | 3.54" |
| Jun | 77°F | 58°F | 4.38" |
| Jul | 82°F | 65°F | 3.40" |
| Aug | 80°F | 64°F | 3.65" |
| Sep | 74°F | 56°F | 3.16" |
| Oct | 61°F | 45°F | 2.78" |
| Nov | 48°F | 33°F | 2.24" |
| Dec | 36°F | 23°F | 1.88" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Cudahy
Uninsured
3.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Cudahy's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Ascension St Francis Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.5 mi away · Milwaukee
Aurora St Lukes Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.3 mi away · Milwaukee
Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 7.4 mi away · Franklin
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.
Education13.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Cudahy
Cudahy's student/teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 29.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
29.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Cudahy (within 15 miles)
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 16,758 students · in-state tuition $10,916 · 56% graduate · median earnings $59,268 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,660 students · in-state tuition $53,270 · 81% graduate · median earnings $83,810 (10 yrs after entry)
Milwaukee School of Engineering
7.2 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,654 students · in-state tuition $52,228 · 73% graduate · median earnings $92,761 (10 yrs after entry)
Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa
11.6 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 1,037 students · in-state tuition $20,497 · 37% graduate · median earnings $37,469 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 943 students · in-state tuition $37,360 · 63% graduate · median earnings $68,940 (10 yrs after entry)
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
6.2 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 837 students · in-state tuition $45,218 · 60% graduate · median earnings $47,843 (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: Pullman National Historical Park, 88 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Cudahy
Cudahy has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (88 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
88 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
99 mi awayPublic Libraries in Cudahy
Cudahy Family Library
3500 Library Dr., Cudahy
Cities Near Cudahy
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Cudahy?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Cudahy FAQ
Is Cudahy, Wisconsin affordable?⌄
Cudahy's median rent is $1,028/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $66,719/year. Median home value is $216,500.
Is Cudahy, Wisconsin safe?⌄
Cudahy's violent crime rate was 91 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 598 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Cudahy, Wisconsin?⌄
Milwaukee County, which includes Cudahy, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Cudahy, Wisconsin?⌄
The cost of living in Cudahy is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,028/month and median household income is $66,719/year. The median home value is $216,500. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Cudahy, Wisconsin?⌄
The average commute in Cudahy is 23 minutes, which is about 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