At a Glance
Median Income
$30,500
$21,492 per capita
Home Value
$93,300
Zillow: $143,790
Median Rent
$731/mo
41.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
21.5% smoking rate
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?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Baywood residents earn a median household income of $30,500 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,492. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 339 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Baywood is $93,300 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $143,790. Median rent is $731/month, with 41.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
0.0% of adults in Baywood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Baywood has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population719
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density225/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$30,500
Per Capita$21,492
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$420M
Avg Weekly Wage$810
Housing
A+
Home Value$93,300
Rent$731
Ownership46.9%
Zillow$143,790
Housing Units342
Rent Burden41.8%
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death8,598/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain50.9 in/yr
Elevation2,571 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 24%
Commute14 min
Broadband62.5%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Baywood was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Statesville Regional (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
43.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.