Living in Baldwin, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Baldwin · Census data 2020–2024
Baldwin has 34,994 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $145,472 (69% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $593,800, the median rent is $1,890/month.
Baldwin at a glance
- Population
- 34,994
- Median age
- 41State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $145,472State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $593,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,890/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 86.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.3%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Baldwin a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 69% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: Home values 40% higher than the state median; an average commute of 40 minutes.
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 $593,800, 78% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,890 per month, which is 32.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,683 a month in housing costs.
Baldwin median household income
The median household income in Baldwin is $145,472 and the income per person is $53,316. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Baldwin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,190
- Owner-occupied
- 86.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.4%
- Vacant
- 2.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1949
- Average household size
- 3.21
Baldwin demographics
- Population
- 34,994
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 21.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.4%
- Households
- 10,870
- Foreign-born
- 28.1%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Baldwin ›
Education in Baldwin
44.3% of adults 25 and older in Baldwin have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 17.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Baldwin
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 10.8%
- Drive alone
- 65.8%
- Public transit
- 12.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
Baldwin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin | 34,994 | $145,472 | $593,800 | $1,890 |
| Freeport | 44,088 | $120,625 | $505,900 | $2,077 |
| Rockville Centre | 25,765 | $151,938 | $818,700 | $1,881 |
| Oceanside | 31,639 | $149,560 | $634,300 | $2,227 |
| South Hempstead | 3,108 | $156,023 | $601,000 | $2,267 |
| Roosevelt | 18,885 | $135,069 | $477,400 | $2,565 |
| Lakeview | 5,825 | $118,777 | $565,300 | $2,959 |
| Merrick | 21,744 | $185,740 | $771,900 | $2,919 |
| East Rockaway | 10,077 | $124,929 | $621,300 | $2,416 |
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What is the median household income in Baldwin, NY?
The median household income in Baldwin is $145,472, 69% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $593,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Baldwin?
The median gross rent in Baldwin is $1,890 per month, about 32.4% of household income.
Is Baldwin, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 69% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: home values 40% higher than the state median; an average commute of 40 minutes.
What is the median age in Baldwin?
The median age in Baldwin is 41 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Baldwin?
The average commute to work in Baldwin is 40 minutes; 10.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Baldwin?
The unemployment rate in Baldwin is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Baldwin?
44.3% 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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