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Baldwin, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Habersham County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,728 Population 667/sq mi density
$54,741 Median Income $22,808 per capita
$174,700 Home Value $289,648 Zillow
$977 Median Rent 40.7% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
121 Violent Crime/100K 1,302 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$54,741 median income, 0.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$174,700 home value, $977/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
121 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Baldwin, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,741
27% below
$22,808 per capita
Home Value
$174,700
38% below
Zillow: $289,648
Median Rent
$977/mo
16% below
40.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
121/100K
68% below
1,302/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.4%
39% below
64.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.1%
97% below
24.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
10% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
318 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
73%
Home Value
62%
Rent
84%
Poverty
198%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
3%
Crime
32%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Baldwin a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Baldwin residents earn a median household income of $54,741 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,808. The unemployment rate stands at 0.1% (97% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,149 business establishments, including 87 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Baldwin is $174,700 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $289,648. Median rent is $977/month, with 40.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.

Safety & Crime

Baldwin reports 121 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,302/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

20.4% of adults in Baldwin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 64.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Baldwin has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population3,728
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density667/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,741
Per Capita$22,808
Unemployment0.1%
Poverty24.5%
County GDP$2,106M
Avg Weekly Wage$941

Housing

A+
Home Value$174,700
Rent$977
Ownership54.2%
Zillow$289,648
Housing Units1,236
Rent Burden40.7%

Crime

F
Violent121/100K
Property1,302/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault30/100K
Burglary61/100K

Health

Obesity35.4%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,824/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,537 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+64.9%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute25 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Baldwin was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Oconee County Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.