Baldwin, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Nassau County County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
33,595
Population
8,174/sq mi density
$139,840
Median Income
$54,969 per capita
$578,200
Home Value
$734,010 Zillow
$1,695
Median Rent
26.6% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$139,840 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$578,200 home value, $1,695/mo rent
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Baldwin experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 25.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,174/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6501°N, 73.6077°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Nassau County County |
| Nearest Airport | John F Kennedy International (JFK) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 84.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | - | 46 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 108 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in |
Baldwin has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.0").