At a Glance
Median Income
$54,741
$22,808 per capita
Home Value
$174,700
Zillow: $288,841
Median Rent
$977/mo
40.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.4%
64.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.2%
24.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
17.4% 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 $54,741 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,808. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% 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 $288,841. 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.
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 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,728
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density667/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born25.6%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$54,741
Per Capita$22,808
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty24.5%
County GDP$2,106M
Avg Weekly Wage$941
Housing
A+
Home Value$174,700
Rent$977
Ownership54.2%
Zillow$288,841
Housing Units1,236
Rent Burden40.7%
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,824/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain58.9 in/yr
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.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
25.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.