Cudahy

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Cudahy, WI

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An affordable lakeside suburb just minutes from Milwaukee

Suburb Commuter Lake Airport Boating Fishing Affordable Golf Parks Nature Outdoors

Cudahy is a suburban city located seven miles down the shore from Downtown Milwaukee, adjacent to General Mitchell International Airport. The city is known as the home of the Patrick Cudahy food company, with its main facility right in the center of town. Primarily a residential community, Cudahy is filled with apartments, condos, and houses of every description, typically at very affordable rates.

Packard Avenue serves as the busiest commercial corridor in the city, lined with locally-owned restaurants and neighborhood bars within walking distance for most residents. Sheridan Park on the lakefront offers terrific opportunities to enjoy the fresh air and scenery, with the larger Grant Park and Oak Creek Parkway just south of town as well.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Cudahy, WI is $789 for a studio, $780 for one bedroom, $996 for two bedrooms, and $1,065 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cudahy has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$780/month
653 Sq Ft
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Transportation

59

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

35

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

53

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Kosciuszko Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

186 Students

7
out of 10

Mitchell Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

393 Students

6
out of 10

Lincoln Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

253 Students

5
out of 10

Jones Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

169 Students

3
out of 10

Park View Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

129 Students

3
out of 10

Cudahy Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

419 Students

2
out of 10

Cudahy High

Public

Grades 9-12

673 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • The Domes
  • Lakeshore State Park
  • Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin
  • Betty Brinn Children's Museum
  • The Milwaukee Art Museum

Airports

  • General Mitchell International

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