What are the schools like in Cudahy, WI?

Cudahy is served primarily by Cudahy School District. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1.

What is the median household income in Cudahy?

The median household income in Cudahy, WI is $66,592 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

What is the weather like in Cudahy, WI?

Cudahy has an average high temperature of 30.9°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 48.7 inches.

Cudahy, WI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Cudahy, WI affordable or expensive?

Cudahy's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cudahy is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $189,000 and the median rent is $949 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Cudahy, WI?

Cudahy has a violent crime rate of 113.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 774.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cudahy, WI a Good Place to Live?

Cudahy is a small city of 18,087 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $66,592 and a 2.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Cudahy stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Cudahy is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cudahy city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.5

Cudahy's overall cost of living index is 95.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cudahy costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Cudahy, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$189,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$949	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,592	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Cudahy's violent crime rate is 113.1 per 100,000 residents — 70% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

113.1 /100k

Property Crime

774.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Cudahy is served primarily by Cudahy School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cudahy, WI	National Avg
School District	Cudahy School District	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cudahy sees average highs of 30.9°F in January and 81.9°F in July, with 34.6 inches of annual precipitation and 48.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cudahy, WI
Average High — January	30.9°F
Average High — July	81.9°F
Annual Precipitation	34.6"
Annual Snowfall	48.7"

Demographics

Metric	Cudahy, WI	National Avg
Population	18,087	—
Median Age	42.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.9%	18.9%
Asian	2.4%	6.3%
Under 18	16.5%	22.2%
65 and over	20.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

St. Francis, WI 2 mi South Milwaukee, WI 2 mi Oak Creek, WI 5 mi Greendale, WI 7 mi West Milwaukee, WI 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Cudahy

Cudahy, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

53110

Cudahy vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cudahy, WI affordable or expensive?

Cudahy's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Cudahy roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $189,000 and median rent is $949/month.

What is the crime rate in Cudahy, WI?

Cudahy's violent crime rate is 113.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 774.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cudahy?

Public schools in Cudahy are operated by Cudahy School District. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 26.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cudahy, WI a good place to live?

Cudahy, WI has a population of 18,087, a median household income of $66,592, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Cudahy?

Cudahy averages 30.9°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.6 inches with about 48.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cudahy?

Cudahy, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53110.

What is the population of Cudahy?

The population of Cudahy, Wisconsin is 18,087 with a median age of 42.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cudahy?

Key numbers for living in Cudahy: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $189,000, median household income $66,592, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cudahy side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.