At a Glance
Median Income
$49,875
$31,501 per capita
Home Value
$116,000
Zillow: $179,512
Median Rent
$734/mo
30.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.5%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
16.2% smoking rate
How Bainbridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bainbridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bainbridge a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bainbridge residents earn a median household income of $49,875 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,501. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,040 business establishments, including 91 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bainbridge is $116,000 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,512. Median rent is $734/month, with 30.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
29.5% of adults in Bainbridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bainbridge has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,059
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density808/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,875
Per Capita$31,501
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$3,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,234
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,000
Rent$734
Ownership67.1%
Zillow$179,512
Housing Units640
Rent Burden30.1%
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,172/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain44.4 in/yr
Elevation1,017 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.5%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+17.3%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
Commute22 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Bainbridge was founded in 1789.
The median home in Bainbridge was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Albert S Nader Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.