Baldwin, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Jackson County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
161
Population
424/sq mi density
$49,583
Median Income
$26,899 per capita
$49,000
Home Value
$266,269 Zillow
$850
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$49,583 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$49,000 home value, $850/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$49,000
83% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
82.7%
26% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
92
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$49,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$266,269
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
82.7%
Owner-Occupied
17.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$738/mo
1 Bedroom
$788/mo
2 Bedroom
$989/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,282/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,420/mo
Census median rent:
$850/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
13% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
82.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $49,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $266,269 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $850 |
| FMR Studio | $738 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $788 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $989 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,282 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,420 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 82.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 17.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 82.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 92 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 26.9% |