Cudahy, WI
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Living in Cudahy, Wisconsin

Life in Cudahy research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Cudahy over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Here's a snapshot of Cudahy based on the most recently available data.

17,853 Population
$282,520 Median home value
$66,719 Median income
92 Cost of living -8% vs US
$1,028 Median rent
2.4% Unemployment
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Cudahy SnackAbility

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Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 8/10
Housing 7/10
Affordability 8.5/10
Diversity 7/10
Safety 8/10
Amenities 9/10
Education 8/10
Commute 8/10

Crime in Cudahy summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Cudahy. Key points include:

  • There were 157 total crimes in Cudahy in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Cudahy is 887.9 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Cudahy is 113.1 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Cudahy is 774.8 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Cudahy is -58.10% below the national average.

157
Total Crimes
-58.10%
Below National Average
Cudahy
US

Crime In Cudahy Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Cudahy
/ 100k People
Wisconsin
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 157 887.9 1,432.6 2,119.2
Violent Crime 20 113.1 278.5 359.0
Murder 0 0.0 4.2 5.0
Robbery 4 22.6 39.4 61.0
Aggravated Assault 12 67.9 200.1 256.0
Property Crime 137 774.8 1,154.1 1,760.0
Burglary 20 113.1 117.2 229.0
Larceny 91 514.6 875.6 1,272.0
Car Theft 26 147.0 161.3 259.0
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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

Cost of living in Cudahy summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Cudahy. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Wisconsin. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Cudahy is 92 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Cudahy is 0.9x lower than the national average.

  • The median home value in Cudahy is $282,520.

  • The median income in Cudahy is $66,719.

92
Cudahy's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Cudahy
US

Cost Of Living In Cudahy Comparison Table

Living Expense Cudahy Wisconsin National Average
Overall 92 98 100
Services 97 98 100
Groceries 97 100 100
Health 86 91 100
Housing 102 99 100
Transportation 98 102 100
Utilities 100 100 100
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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Cudahy, WI Weather

  • The average high in Cudahy is 55.9° and the average low is 39.8°.

  • There are 69.1 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 34.4 inches of precipitation each year with 46.0 inches of snow.

StatCudahy
Average Annual High55.9
Average Annual Low39.8
Annual Precipitation Days69.1
Average Annual Precipitation34.4
Average Annual Snowfall46.0
55.9°
Average High
69.1
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

Cudahy, WI Photos

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1 Reviews & Comments About Cudahy

HomeSnacks User · 2018-09-06 03:49:56.018075
rating starrating star

It's a small residential village. Not much growth in that area. With the weather and public transportation being slow, you will end up staying home all winter.

The only good thing is that the area is very quiet. If you are young and have potential, you can not reside in this area.

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Cudahy Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Cudahy

The current population in Cudahy is 17,853. The population has decreased 1.5% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2024 17,853 -0.6%
2023 17,964 -0.7%
2022 18,087 -0.6%
2021 18,197 -0.1%
2020 18,211 -0.3%
2019 18,271 -0.4%
2018 18,349 -0.0%
2017 18,350 0.2%
2016 18,321 -0.1%
2015 18,347 0.1%
2014 18,321 0.1%
2013 18,299 0.3%
2012 18,251 0.4%
2011 18,186 0.3%
2010 18,127 -

Race / Ethnicity in Cudahy

White 77.9% (13,903)
African American 2.8% (493)
American Indian 0.0% (8)
Asian 2.0% (364)
Hawaiian 0.1% (12)
Other 0.6% (111)
Two Or More 5.2% (927)
Hispanic 11.4% (2,035)
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Cudahy is:

  • 77.9% White with 13,903 White residents.

  • 2.8% African American with 493 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 8 American Indian residents.

  • 2.0% Asian with 364 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 12 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.6% Other with 111 Other residents.

  • 5.2% Two Or More with 927 Two Or More residents.

  • 11.4% Hispanic with 2,035 Hispanic residents.

Race Cudahy WI USA
White 77.9% 78.6% 57.4%
African American 2.8% 5.9% 11.9%
American Indian 0.0% 0.5% 0.5%
Asian 2.0% 2.9% 5.9%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.3% 0.6%
Two Or More 5.2% 3.7% 4.3%
Hispanic 11.4% 8.0% 19.3%

Gender in Cudahy

Female 51.0% (9,098)
Male 49.0% (8,755)
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  • Cudahy is 51.0% female with 9,098 female residents.

  • Cudahy is 49.0% male with 8,755 male residents.

Gender Cudahy WI USA
Female 51.0% 49.9% 50.5%
Male 49.0% 50.1% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Cudahy for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 2.0% (357)
9-12th Grade 4.0% (714)
High School / GED 34.0% (6,070)
Some College 23.0% (4,106)
Associate's Degree 7.0% (1,249)
Bachelor's Degree 22.0% (3,927)
Master's Degree 6.0% (1,071)
Professional Degree 1.0% (178)
Doctorate Degree 1.0% (178)
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  • 2.0% of adults in Cudahy completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Cudahy completed 9-12th grade.

  • 34.0% of adults in Cudahy completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Cudahy completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Cudahy completed associate's degree.

  • 22.0% of adults in Cudahy completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Cudahy completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Cudahy completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Cudahy completed doctorate degree.

Education Cudahy WI USA
< 9th Grade 2.0% 4.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 4.0% 4.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 34.0% 29.0% 26.0%
Some College 23.0% 19.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 7.0% 11.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 22.0% 22.0% 22.0%
Master's Degree 6.0% 8.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Cudahy, Wisconsin

Less than $10,000 5.5% (98,586)
$10,000 to $14,999 3.3% (58,351)
$15,000 to $24,999 6.7% (120,494)
$25,000 to $34,999 9.6% (172,105)
$35,000 to $49,999 7.9% (140,928)
$50,000 to $74,999 24.7% (440,900)
$75,000 to $99,999 16.7% (298,497)
$100,000 to $149,999 13.5% (240,146)
$150,000 to $199,999 7.4% (131,869)
$200,000 or more 4.7% (83,419)
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  • 5.5% of households in Cudahy earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.3% of households in Cudahy earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.7% of households in Cudahy earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.6% of households in Cudahy earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 7.9% of households in Cudahy earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 24.7% of households in Cudahy earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 16.7% of households in Cudahy earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.5% of households in Cudahy earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.4% of households in Cudahy earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.7% of households in Cudahy earn $200,000 or more.

Income Cudahy WI USA
Less than $10,000 5.5% 4.1% 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.3% 3.0% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.7% 5.9% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.6% 7.2% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 7.9% 10.8% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 24.7% 17.5% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 16.7% 13.8% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.5% 19.1% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.4% 9.4% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 4.7% 9.2% 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)