City safety & data profile

CudahyCA

Cudahy, CA is a 24K-resident city in Los Angeles County with a median household income of $56,615.

Los Angeles County, California. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Cudahy, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Cudahy has a population larger than 54% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $494,100.

Data updated 2026-07-20

24K
Population
Top 46%
By size
$56,615
Median income
$494,100
Median home
28.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Cudahy

Cudahy posts a median household income higher than 17% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 83%
by median income, US cities

Where Cudahy income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$56,615 Bottom 17% higher than 17% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. CA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Cudahy, CA beyond the headline numbers

Cudahy sits inside Los Angeles County, California, at roughly 33.96°N, -118.19°W. Population 24,311, $56,615 median household income. Median home value $494,100, median rent $1,711. Poverty rate 28.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Cudahy's highest-prevalence health measure is physical inactivity at 40.6%, then short sleep duration at 40.3%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Cudahy from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
24,311
Cudahy
Median Income
$56,615
-17% vs avg
Median Home Value
$494,100
+117% vs avg
Median Age
30.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Los Angeles County) - Cudahy's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
9.8M-1%
Median Income
$90,112+61%
Median Home Value
$834,200+99%
Poverty Rate
13.7%-23%
Unemployment
7.3%-36%

Economics

Economics indicators for Cudahy, CA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,711/mo
Poverty Rate
28.7% +102% vs avg
Unemployment 10.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 6.5%
Work From Home 4.4%
Public Transit 5%

Population

White 12.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Physical Inactivity
40.6%
Short Sleep Duration
40.3%
Obesity
34.9%
High Blood Pressure
29.4%
Lack of Health Insurance
28.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
20.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
20%
Current Smoking
16.3%
Diabetes
15.7%
Binge Drinking
15.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 41.6%
Annual Checkup 65.7%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.6%
Stroke
3.5%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Cudahy, CA? ▼
Cudahy, CA has a population of 24,311 people, located in Los Angeles County, California.
What is the median household income in Cudahy? ▼
The median household income in Cudahy, CA is $56,615 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 28.7%.
What is the median home value in Cudahy? ▼
The median home value in Cudahy, CA is $494,100. Median rent is $1,711/month.
What are the top health concerns in Cudahy? ▼
The top health indicators in Cudahy include Physical Inactivity (40.6%), Short Sleep Duration (40.3%), Obesity (34.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Cudahy? ▼
The median age in Cudahy, CA is 30.7 years. 6.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Cudahy, CA is located in Los Angeles County, California. With a population of 24K and a $56,615 median household income, the community faces health challenges including physical inactivity and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the Cudahy area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Cudahy's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Cudahy area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Los Angeles County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.