At a Glance
Median Income
$175,125
$95,465 per capita
Home Value
$1,104,600
Zillow: $1,221,407
Median Rent
$2,167/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
67.4%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.2%
5.8% smoking rate
How Baxter Estates Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Baxter Estates's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Baxter Estates a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Baxter Estates residents earn a median household income of $175,125 , which is 133% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $95,465. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,374 business establishments, including 1,968 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Baxter Estates is $1,104,600 , 292% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,221,407. Median rent is $2,167/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Education
67.4% of adults in Baxter Estates hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% above the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Baxter Estates has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,342
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density7,456/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born23.5%
Veterans1.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$175,125
Per Capita$95,465
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$58,323M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,359
Housing
B
Home Value$1,104,600
Rent$2,167
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$1,221,407
Housing Units482
Rent Burden30.0%
Health
Obesity25.2%
Diabetes6.3%
Smoking5.8%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death9,451/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation42 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+67.4%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+44.8%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 73%
Commute41 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries35
Did You Know?
The median home in Baxter Estates was built in 1951.
19.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
30.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
23.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 1,968 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 53 fatal vehicle crashes.