Living in Baldwyn, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Baldwyn · Census data 2020–2024
Baldwyn has 3,138 residents with a median age of 42.1. The median household income is $43,841 (22% lower than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $98,600, the median rent is $635/month.
Baldwyn at a glance
- Population
- 3,138
- Median age
- 42.1State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $43,841State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $98,600State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $635/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 70.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.1%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Baldwyn a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 5%.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Mississippi median; a poverty rate of 21.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Baldwyn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Baldwyn the median home value is $98,600, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $635 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,099 a month in housing costs.
Baldwyn median household income
The median household income in Baldwyn is $43,841 and the income per person is $25,059. 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Baldwyn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,677
- Owner-occupied
- 70.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.7%
- Vacant
- 19.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.29
Baldwyn demographics
- Population
- 3,138
- Median age
- 42.1
- Under 18
- 26.5%
- 65 and older
- 18.8%
- Households
- 1,350
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Baldwyn ›
Education in Baldwyn
16.1% of adults 25 and older in Baldwyn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Baldwyn
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 1.9%
- Drive alone
- 85.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.7%
Baldwyn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwyn | 3,138 | $43,841 | $98,600 | $635 |
| Guntown | 2,594 | $95,625 | $210,600 | $1,038 |
| Saltillo | 4,952 | $80,640 | $204,900 | $999 |
| Marietta | 195 | $47,396 | $120,800 | $400 |
| Kirkville | 356 | $48,899 | $13,300 | — |
| Booneville | 9,246 | $50,879 | $136,700 | $645 |
| Jumpertown | 360 | $44,583 | $128,600 | $625 |
| Dumas | 303 | $56,500 | $116,200 | $688 |
| Sherman | 545 | $52,404 | $158,900 | $982 |
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What is the median household income in Baldwyn, MS?
The median household income in Baldwyn is $43,841, 22% lower than the Mississippi median of $56,447 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Baldwyn?
The median home value in Baldwyn is $98,600, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Baldwyn?
The median gross rent in Baldwyn is $635 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Baldwyn, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 5%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Mississippi median; a poverty rate of 21.8%.
What is the median age in Baldwyn?
The median age in Baldwyn is 42.1 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Baldwyn?
The average commute to work in Baldwyn is 20 minutes; 1.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Baldwyn?
The unemployment rate in Baldwyn is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Baldwyn?
16.1% of adults in Baldwyn 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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