At a Glance
Median Income
$65,160
$35,630 per capita
Home Value
$153,600
Zillow: $246,498
Median Rent
$1,013/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
88/100K
1,060/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.8%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
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)
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.