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Baldwin, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Mary Parish County
Baldwin, LA
At a Glance
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)
Is Baldwin a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Baldwin residents earn a median household income of $29,592 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,891. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,436 business establishments, including 96 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Baldwin is $127,000 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $95,399. Median rent is $946/month, with 37.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Baldwin reports 42 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,626/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
6.3% of adults in Baldwin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Baldwin has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.