Median Age
33 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
10%
Cudahy
Cudahy, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,419
Population
21,093
Renter Mix
82% Rent
Vibrant urban community minutes from Downtown LA
Urban
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Low Crime
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Safe
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Public Transportation
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River
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Packed into just over one square mile along the west bank of the LA River, Cudahy punches well above its weight as one of the most densely populated incorporated cities in the country. The city traces its roots to 1908, when meatpacking entrepreneur Michael Cudahy carved a portion of Rancho San Antonio into oversized lots — many stretching wide enough to fit an entire city block elsewhere in America. That history of making the most of limited space still echoes through the tight-knit streets today. Day-to-day living here is grounded and no-frills in the best way. Atlantic Avenue, just north in neighboring Bell and Maywood, offers a lively commercial strip for shopping and dining. The local food scene leans toward honest, international cooking — think Salvadoran kitchens and Thai spots with loyal regulars. Quick access to the 710 and 105 freeways puts downtown Los Angeles, beaches, and employment hubs within reach. The rental landscape consists primarily of low-rise apartment communities and condos, giving the city a more grounded, residential feel compared to high-rise-heavy parts of LA.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$47,421
Average: $57,834
Education
1,754
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,740
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Cudahy has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
82%
Non-Renters
18%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
3%
Other Education
97%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Cudahy, CA is $914 for a studio, $1,419 for one bedroom, $1,609 for two bedrooms, and $2,032 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cudahy has increased by 1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,419/month
564 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Cudahy, CA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
515 Students
Public
Grades K-5
453 Students
Public
Grades K-8
1,052 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,257 Students
Public
Grades K-5
274 Students
Public
Grades K-8
1,052 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,257 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,257 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Watts Senior Center & Rose Garden
- Augustus Hawkins Natural Park
- Watts Towers-Rodia State Park
- Hollenbeck Lake
- Compton Creek Natural Park at George Washington Elementary
Military Bases
Airports
- Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
- Los Angeles International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.