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Baroda, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Berrien County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
934 Population 1,297/sq mi density
$65,160 Median Income $35,630 per capita
$153,600 Home Value $246,498 Zillow
$1,013 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
88 Violent Crime/100K 1,060 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$65,160 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$153,600 home value, $1,013/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
88 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Baroda, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,160
13% below
$35,630 per capita
Home Value
$153,600
46% below
Zillow: $246,498
Median Rent
$1,013/mo
13% below
18.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
88/100K
77% below
1,060/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.8%
18% below
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
11% above
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Baroda Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
87%
Home Value
54%
Rent
87%
Poverty
53%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
89%
Crime
23%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Baroda a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Baroda residents earn a median household income of $65,160 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,630. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,096 business establishments, including 391 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Baroda is $153,600 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $246,498. Median rent is $1,013/month, with 18.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.

Safety & Crime

Baroda reports 88 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,060/100K.

Education

27.8% of adults in Baroda hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Baroda has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population934
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density1,297/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,160
Per Capita$35,630
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$9,718M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096

Housing

A+
Home Value$153,600
Rent$1,013
Ownership85.4%
Zillow$246,498
Housing Units447
Rent Burden18.8%

Crime

F
Violent88/100K
Property1,060/100K

Health

Obesity35.5%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,398/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation638 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.8%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+14.1%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute22 min
Broadband73.8%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14

Did You Know?

Baroda was founded in 1907.
The median home in Baroda was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Southwest Michigan Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 391 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.