Living in Baldwin Park, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Baldwin Park · Census data 2020–2024
Baldwin Park has 70,138 residents with a median age of 38.2. The median household income is $80,663 (19% lower than the California median), the median home value is $606,900, the median rent is $1,867/month.
Baldwin Park at a glance
- Population
- 70,138
- Median age
- 38.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $80,663State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $606,900State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,867/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 57.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.1%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Baldwin Park a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 17% lower than the state median; unemployment of 6%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the California median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.5%.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in Baldwin Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Baldwin Park the median home value is $606,900, 82% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,867 per month, which is 33.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,310 a month in housing costs.
Baldwin Park median household income
The median household income in Baldwin Park is $80,663 and the income per person is $26,703. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Baldwin Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 18,669
- Owner-occupied
- 57.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.3%
- Vacant
- 2.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 3.80
Baldwin Park demographics
- Population
- 70,138
- Median age
- 38.2
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 15%
- Households
- 18,282
- Foreign-born
- 44%
- Veterans
- 1.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Baldwin Park ›
Education in Baldwin Park
15.1% of adults 25 and older in Baldwin Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Baldwin Park
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Drive alone
- 72.7%
- Public transit
- 2.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Baldwin Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Park | 70,138 | $80,663 | $606,900 | $1,867 |
| Irwindale | 1,377 | $114,167 | $709,400 | $1,931 |
| West Puente Valley | 22,495 | $88,279 | $632,300 | $2,342 |
| Vincent | 15,340 | $100,443 | $634,700 | $2,064 |
| South Monrovia Island | 6,830 | $104,444 | $680,900 | $1,814 |
| Mayflower Village | 4,950 | $105,242 | $889,200 | $2,243 |
| North El Monte | 4,086 | $99,447 | $863,400 | $2,366 |
| El Monte | 106,109 | $68,030 | $644,000 | $1,736 |
| Avocado Heights | 12,593 | $92,155 | $725,000 | $1,989 |
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What is the median household income in Baldwin Park, CA?
The median household income in Baldwin Park is $80,663, 19% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Baldwin Park?
The median home value in Baldwin Park is $606,900, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Baldwin Park?
The median gross rent in Baldwin Park is $1,867 per month, about 33.4% of household income.
Is Baldwin Park, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 17% lower than the state median; unemployment of 6%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the California median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.5%.
What is the median age in Baldwin Park?
The median age in Baldwin Park is 38.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Baldwin Park?
The average commute to work in Baldwin Park is 29 minutes; 6.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Baldwin Park?
The unemployment rate in Baldwin Park is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Baldwin Park?
15.1% of adults in Baldwin Park have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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