At a Glance
Median Income
$81,838
$35,896 per capita
Home Value
$242,100
Zillow: $364,775
Median Rent
$1,020/mo
33.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
45.9%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
11.3% smoking rate
How Baldwin City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Baldwin City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Baldwin City a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Baldwin City residents earn a median household income of $81,838 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,896. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,726 business establishments, including 335 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Baldwin City is $242,100 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $364,775. Median rent is $1,020/month, with 33.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
45.9% of adults in Baldwin City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Baldwin City has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,881
Median Age29.9 yrs
Density1,649/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,838
Per Capita$35,896
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$7,032M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040
Housing
A+
Home Value$242,100
Rent$1,020
Ownership68.6%
Zillow$364,775
Housing Units1,671
Rent Burden33.0%
Health
Obesity30.3%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,185/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain35.6 in/yr
Elevation1,061 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.9%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+14.3%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 68%
Commute25 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Baldwin City was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Lawrence Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 335 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.