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Baldwin Park, CA

Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
70,720 Population 10,667/sq mi density
$79,087 Median Income $25,886 per capita
$588,100 Home Value $717,046 Zillow
$1,817 Median Rent 33.9% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
248 Violent Crime/100K 1,463 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$79,087 median income, 3.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$588,100 home value, $1,817/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
248 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Baldwin Park, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$79,087
5% above
$25,886 per capita
Home Value
$588,100
109% above
Zillow: $717,046
Median Rent
$1,817/mo
56% above
33.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
248/100K
35% below
1,463/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
58% below
68.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.4%
15% below
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Baldwin Park Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Baldwin Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
105%
Home Value
209%
Rent
156%
Poverty
96%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
65%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Baldwin Park a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Baldwin Park residents earn a median household income of $79,087 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,886. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Baldwin Park is $588,100 , 109% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $717,046. Median rent is $1,817/month, with 33.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.

Safety & Crime

Baldwin Park reports 248 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,463/100K. The murder rate is 1.3/100K.

Education

14.3% of adults in Baldwin Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 68.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Baldwin Park has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population70,720
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density10,667/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$79,087
Per Capita$25,886
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607

Housing

C
Home Value$588,100
Rent$1,817
Ownership58.5%
Zillow$717,046
Housing Units18,453
Rent Burden33.9%

Crime

F
Violent248/100K
Property1,463/100K
Murder1.3/100K
Assault149/100K
Burglary258/100K

Health

Obesity27.4%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,746/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain14.5 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation367 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+68.3%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute30 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries258

Did You Know?

Baldwin Park was founded in 1880.
The median home in Baldwin Park was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Ontario International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.