Living in Baldwin, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Baldwin · Census data 2020–2024
Baldwin has 21,057 residents with a median age of 41.8. The median household income is $80,983 (4% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $208,400, the median rent is $1,066/month.
Baldwin at a glance
- Population
- 21,057
- Median age
- 41.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $80,983State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $208,400State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,066/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 77.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Baldwin a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 9.5%.
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 $208,400, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,066 per month, which is 26.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,595 a month in housing costs.
Baldwin median household income
The median household income in Baldwin is $80,983 and the income per person is $41,565. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Baldwin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,570
- Owner-occupied
- 77.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.2%
- Vacant
- 7.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.35
Baldwin demographics
- Population
- 21,057
- Median age
- 41.8
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 22.6%
- Households
- 8,855
- Foreign-born
- 10.3%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Baldwin ›
Education in Baldwin
33.3% of adults 25 and older in Baldwin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 11.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Baldwin
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 16%
- Drive alone
- 70%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
Baldwin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin | 21,057 | $80,983 | $208,400 | $1,066 |
| Brentwood | 9,866 | $68,904 | $148,400 | $860 |
| West Homestead | 1,905 | $77,250 | $167,400 | $1,247 |
| Munhall | 10,548 | $52,517 | $132,100 | $780 |
| West Mifflin | 19,190 | $76,563 | $151,600 | $780 |
| Homestead | 2,874 | $39,052 | $83,900 | $929 |
| Whitehall | 14,811 | $89,404 | $236,200 | $915 |
| Mount Oliver | 3,319 | $52,297 | $96,900 | $1,302 |
| Whitaker | 1,140 | $63,194 | $98,500 | $1,075 |
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What is the median household income in Baldwin, PA?
The median household income in Baldwin is $80,983, 4% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (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 $208,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Baldwin?
The median gross rent in Baldwin is $1,066 per month, about 26.7% of household income.
Is Baldwin, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 9.5%.
What is the median age in Baldwin?
The median age in Baldwin is 41.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Baldwin?
The average commute to work in Baldwin is 26 minutes; 16% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Baldwin?
The unemployment rate in Baldwin is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Baldwin?
33.3% 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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