At a Glance
Median Income
$56,957
$28,354 per capita
Home Value
$284,900
Zillow: $351,017
Median Rent
$792/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
79.3% high school+
Unemployment
21.2%
11.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
15.6% smoking rate
How Baldwinville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Baldwinville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Baldwinville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Baldwinville residents earn a median household income of $56,957 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,354. The unemployment rate stands at 21.2% (489% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,280 business establishments, including 189 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Baldwinville is $284,900 , 1% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $351,017. Median rent is $792/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
22.7% of adults in Baldwinville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
79.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Baldwinville has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,454
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density955/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$56,957
Per Capita$28,354
Unemployment21.2%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$5,175M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,142
Housing
B+
Home Value$284,900
Rent$792
Ownership80.2%
Zillow$351,017
Housing Units872
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,142/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain48.6 in/yr
Elevation859 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+79.3%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute27 min
Broadband76.5%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Baldwinville was built in 1938.
23.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Worcester Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 189 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.