Living in Baldwin, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Baldwin · Census data 2020–2024
Baldwin has 4,000 residents with a median age of 33.5. The median household income is $59,242 (23% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $167,300, the median rent is $1,088/month.
Baldwin at a glance
- Population
- 4,000
- Median age
- 33.5State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $59,242State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $167,300State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,088/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 60.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.7%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Baldwin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 0.7%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 20.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Baldwin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Baldwin the median home value is $167,300, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,088 per month, which is 26.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,326 a month in housing costs.
Baldwin median household income
The median household income in Baldwin is $59,242 and the income per person is $29,018. 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Baldwin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,330
- Owner-occupied
- 60.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.7%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 3.13
Baldwin demographics
- Population
- 4,000
- Median age
- 33.5
- Under 18
- 28.7%
- 65 and older
- 12.2%
- Households
- 1,246
- Foreign-born
- 23.3%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Baldwin ›
Education in Baldwin
18.7% of adults 25 and older in Baldwin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 9.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Baldwin
- Unemployment rate
- 0.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Drive alone
- 74.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.8%
Baldwin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin | 4,000 | $59,242 | $167,300 | $1,088 |
| Alto | 1,055 | $81,250 | $192,200 | $1,051 |
| Cornelia | 4,992 | $39,775 | $231,900 | $942 |
| Raoul | 2,253 | $44,597 | $127,500 | — |
| Mount Airy | 1,622 | $87,868 | $227,500 | $721 |
| Demorest | 2,512 | $77,941 | $232,600 | $1,302 |
| Lula | 2,964 | $69,397 | $239,400 | $1,316 |
| Clarkesville | 1,959 | $73,798 | $254,700 | $1,271 |
| Homer | 1,892 | $89,083 | $311,400 | $1,008 |
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What is the median household income in Baldwin, GA?
The median household income in Baldwin is $59,242, 23% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Baldwin?
The median home value in Baldwin is $167,300, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Baldwin?
The median gross rent in Baldwin is $1,088 per month, about 26.1% of household income.
Is Baldwin, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 0.7%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 20.2%.
What is the median age in Baldwin?
The median age in Baldwin is 33.5 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Baldwin?
The average commute to work in Baldwin is 23 minutes; 7.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Baldwin?
The unemployment rate in Baldwin is 0.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Baldwin?
18.7% of adults in Baldwin 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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