At a Glance
Median Income
$112,546
$39,662 per capita
Home Value
$411,900
Zillow: $600,861
Median Rent
$2,523/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
22/100K
356/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
82.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Baywood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Baywood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Baywood a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Baywood residents earn a median household income of $112,546 , which is 50% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,662. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Baywood is $411,900 , 46% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $600,861. Median rent is $2,523/month, with 28.1% 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 1961.
Safety & Crime
Baywood reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 356/100K.
Education
26.3% of adults in Baywood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
82.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Baywood has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population7,577
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density3,309/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$112,546
Per Capita$39,662
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A+
Home Value$411,900
Rent$2,523
Ownership84.8%
Zillow$600,861
Housing Units2,058
Rent Burden28.1%
Crime
F
Violent22/100K
Property356/100K
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation63 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+82.5%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute30 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Baywood was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.
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