At a Glance
Median Income
$55,862
$30,909 per capita
Home Value
$167,200
Zillow: $210,603
Median Rent
$514/mo
23.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
83.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
16.1% smoking rate
How Baldwin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Baldwin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Baldwin a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Baldwin residents earn a median household income of $55,862 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,909. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 35,090 business establishments, including 2,310 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Baldwin is $167,200 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,603. Median rent is $514/month, with 23.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
18.3% of adults in Baldwin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
83.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Baldwin has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,297
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density642/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans13.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$55,862
Per Capita$30,909
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$105,371M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,378
Housing
A+
Home Value$167,200
Rent$514
Ownership58.1%
Zillow$210,603
Housing Units745
Rent Burden23.5%
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,402/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain50.8 in/yr
Elevation82 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+83.9%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute27 min
Broadband78.0%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries21
Did You Know?
The median home in Baldwin was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Jacksonville International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 2,310 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 142 fatal vehicle crashes.