Living in Baldwin, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Baldwin · Census data 2020–2024
Baldwin has 355 residents with a median age of 36.8. The median household income is $46,771 (44% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $87,500, the median rent is $838/month.
Baldwin is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Baldwin at a glance
- Population
- 355
- Median age
- 36.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $46,771State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $87,500State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $838/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 75.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Baldwin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 23.1%; a poverty rate of 25.9%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Baldwin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Baldwin the median home value is $87,500, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $838 per month, which is 47.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,167 a month in housing costs.
Baldwin median household income
The median household income in Baldwin is $46,771 and the income per person is $26,195. 25.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Baldwin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 176
- Owner-occupied
- 75.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.8%
- Vacant
- 19.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.52
Baldwin demographics
- Population
- 355
- Median age
- 36.8
- Under 18
- 25.9%
- 65 and older
- 13.8%
- Households
- 141
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Baldwin ›
Education in Baldwin
8.8% of adults 25 and older in Baldwin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Baldwin
- Unemployment rate
- 23.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 2.3%
- Drive alone
- 76.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.5%
Baldwin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin | 355 | $46,771 | $87,500 | $838 |
| Marissa | 1,232 | $54,814 | $99,500 | $702 |
| Sparta | 4,068 | $52,188 | $111,200 | $762 |
| Lenzburg | 428 | $42,656 | $77,900 | $669 |
| Evansville | 781 | $65,750 | $88,200 | $791 |
| Red Bud | 3,782 | $71,850 | $171,000 | $845 |
| Tilden | 762 | $47,857 | $70,300 | $743 |
| Ruma | 394 | $75,000 | $125,600 | $975 |
| New Athens | 1,933 | $56,553 | $116,300 | $993 |
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What is the median household income in Baldwin, IL?
The median household income in Baldwin is $46,771, 44% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (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 $87,500, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Baldwin?
The median gross rent in Baldwin is $838 per month, about 47.5% of household income.
Is Baldwin, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 23.1%; a poverty rate of 25.9%.
What is the median age in Baldwin?
The median age in Baldwin is 36.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Baldwin?
The average commute to work in Baldwin is 28 minutes; 2.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Baldwin?
The unemployment rate in Baldwin is 23.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Baldwin?
8.8% 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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