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A city in Milwaukee County on the western shore of Lake Michigan, about 5 miles south of Milwaukee.
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Cudahy, WI
More than two miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, just south of Milwaukee.
18,204Population (2020)
~42Median Age
~$67KMedian Household Income
~8,834Housing Units
~$217KMedian Home Value
Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2020 Census (population) and 2020–2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates (age, income, housing units, home value) for the City of Cudahy, WI (approx., rounded where noted)
Local Knowledge
A Lakefront City With Deep Roots
Cudahy is a Milwaukee County city with more than two miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, just south of Milwaukee. Named for meatpacking industrialist Patrick Cudahy and incorporated in 1906, the city grew up around that industry and still carries its early-20th-century character today.
Home buyers looking at Cudahy will find an established, walkable city with lakefront parkland at Sheridan Park. Apex Realty Group helps buyers and sellers navigate Cudahy and the surrounding Milwaukee County communities with real-time MLS access and local, on-the-ground guidance.
At a Glance
CountyMilwaukee
Incorporated1906
ZIP Codes53110, 53111
School DistrictSchool District of Cudahy
Notable2+ miles of Lake Michigan shoreline
NearbySouth Milwaukee, Oak Creek, Milwaukee
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What Makes Cudahy, Cudahy
Cudahy's Packard Avenue downtown retains its early-20th-century storefronts, including the historic Dretzka's Department Store building.
Sheridan Park stretches along Cudahy's Lake Michigan shoreline, with the Oak Leaf Trail running through it for walking and biking.
A memorial statue in Sheridan Park honors Patrick Cudahy, the meatpacking industrialist for whom the city is named.
The Cudahy Family Library serves as a civic and community hub in the heart of the city.
A public statue in Cudahy commemorates the immigrant workers who built the city's early meatpacking industry.
Homes in Cudahy
An Established, Walkable City
Cudahy’s housing stock is predominantly established single-family homes on compact, walkable city blocks, consistent with its early-20th-century development. As with any community, the specific mix of home styles, lot sizes, and price points varies street to street — the most reliable picture comes from current, real-time listings rather than generalizations, which is where Apex’s live MLS access below can help.
HOA Fees & Special Assessments
HOAs and Mello-Roos in Cudahy
Cudahy is a well-established city, and most of its homes are not part of a homeowners association. A small number of newer condo developments, such as Crosswinds of Cudahy, do have their own association and dues, so it’s worth confirming HOA status directly on any specific listing rather than relying on a citywide figure.
Mello-Roos is a California-specific special tax district, created under California law to fund infrastructure in some new developments — it does not exist in Wisconsin, so it does not apply to homes in Cudahy. Wisconsin buyers should instead ask about a property’s regular tax assessment, which Apex Realty Group can help explain for any listing you’re considering.
Schools
Schools Serving Cudahy
School District of Cudahy
| School | Type | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| J.E. Jones Elementary School | Public | Elementary |
| Cudahy Middle School | Public | Middle School |
| Cudahy High School | Public | Grades 9–12 |
| St. Paul's Lutheran School | Private (WELS) | K4–8 |
School assignment is determined by home address, not community name, and boundaries can change. Confirm current attendance zones and program details directly with the School District of Cudahy or the school itself.
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Common Questions About Cudahy
Cudahy is in Milwaukee County.
The School District of Cudahy. St. Paul's Lutheran School is also located in Cudahy as a private option.
Cudahy had a population of 18,204 at the 2020 Census, across roughly 4.8 square miles of land area.
South Milwaukee and Oak Creek directly border Cudahy to the south, with Milwaukee just to the west and northwest.
Yes — Cudahy has more than two miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, most of it within Sheridan Park along the city's eastern edge.
Cudahy is an incorporated city, established in 1906 (originally organized as a village in 1895).
Real-time MLS listings for Cudahy are available above, pulled from the same feed Apex Realty Group searches every day — or reach out directly and our team can walk you through what's currently available.
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