Living in Baldwin, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Baldwin · Census data 2020–2024
Baldwin has 1,261 residents with a median age of 43.8. The median household income is $25,250 (65% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $106,300, the median rent is $628/month.
Baldwin is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Baldwin at a glance
- Population
- 1,261
- Median age
- 43.8State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $25,250State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $106,300State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $628/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 41.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Baldwin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 65% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 38.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Baldwin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Baldwin the median home value is $106,300, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $628 per month, which is 42.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,119 a month in housing costs.
Baldwin median household income
The median household income in Baldwin is $25,250 and the income per person is $15,354. 38.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Baldwin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 590
- Owner-occupied
- 41.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 58.8%
- Vacant
- 7.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 1.81
Baldwin demographics
- Population
- 1,261
- Median age
- 43.8
- Under 18
- 16.1%
- 65 and older
- 22.8%
- Households
- 544
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Baldwin ›
Education in Baldwin
12.3% of adults 25 and older in Baldwin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 0.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Baldwin
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 1.8%
- Drive alone
- 86.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.8%
Baldwin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin | 1,261 | $25,250 | $106,300 | $628 |
| Luther | 303 | $54,167 | $102,300 | $1,054 |
| Reed City | 2,517 | $52,304 | $115,000 | $714 |
| Walkerville | 202 | $33,750 | $53,100 | $1,125 |
| Custer | 275 | $63,125 | $131,300 | $769 |
| Paris | 202 | $68,281 | $155,600 | — |
| Fountain | 204 | $58,750 | $102,300 | $1,042 |
| Hersey | 360 | $60,500 | $157,500 | $950 |
| Scottville | 1,474 | $51,953 | $134,300 | $769 |
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What is the median household income in Baldwin, MI?
The median household income in Baldwin is $25,250, 65% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (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 $106,300, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Baldwin?
The median gross rent in Baldwin is $628 per month, about 42.3% of household income.
Is Baldwin, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 65% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 38.9%.
What is the median age in Baldwin?
The median age in Baldwin is 43.8 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Baldwin?
The average commute to work in Baldwin is 22 minutes; 1.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Baldwin?
The unemployment rate in Baldwin is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Baldwin?
12.3% 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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