At a Glance
Median Income
$139,840
$54,969 per capita
Home Value
$578,200
Zillow: $734,010
Median Rent
$1,695/mo
26.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.9%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
8.6% 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?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Baldwin residents earn a median household income of $139,840 , which is 86% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,969. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Baldwin is $578,200 , 105% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $734,010. Median rent is $1,695/month, with 26.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Education
42.9% of adults in Baldwin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% above the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Baldwin has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population33,595
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density8,174/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born26.1%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$139,840
Per Capita$54,969
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A
Home Value$578,200
Rent$1,695
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$734,010
Housing Units11,167
Rent Burden26.6%
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation26 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.9%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+18.9%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute38 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
Baldwin was founded in 1855.
The median home in Baldwin was built in 1950.
12.6% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
26.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.