Baldwin, New York
Among the top 21% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 1% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 69% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 78% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 79% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 62% of US places
- top 1% for walkability
- top 3% for airport distance
- bottom 3% for commute time
Baldwin is a mid-size city in New York with about 34,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for affordability. Standout strengths include walkability, airport distance, and school quality. It rates lower on cost of living and commute time.
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Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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64%53%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.4 in3.6 in
humid 97%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$133k94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$76kbetter than 3% of US places
Home Value$523k91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 8% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$4kbetter than 3% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.91%better than 12% of US places
Income Tax10.90%better than 8% of US places
Sales Tax8.53%better than 26% of US places
Estimated total tax burden21.24%better than 4% of US places
Unemployment4.3%better than 46% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)33°F54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)77°F56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation48.6 in74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall25.5 inbetter than 39% of US places
Sunny Days233 daysbetter than 51% of US places
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 55% of US places
Comfortable Days90 daysbetter than 70% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk58.1better than 61% of US places
Air Quality47 AQIbetter than 47% of US places
School Quality100.0better than 93% of US places
Violent Crime499/100kbetter than 65% of US places
Property Crime1001/100kbetter than 48% of US places
Community
Population33,77696th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.954th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6797th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9850th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)28.8%10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)41.2%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)20.2%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.2%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)6.7%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time39 minbetter than 3% of US places
Walkability15.6/20better than 99% of US places
Airport Distance9 mibetter than 97% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access93.4%better than 77% of US places
Amenities Nearby188.30better than 68% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 26% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Baldwin an affordable place to live?
- Baldwin is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $76k, better than 3% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Baldwin?
- The median home value in Baldwin is $523k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Baldwin?
- Median household income in Baldwin is $133k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Baldwin?
- Median gross rent in Baldwin is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Baldwin safe?
- Baldwin is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 499/100k (better than 65%). Property crime is 1001/100k.
- What is the weather like in Baldwin?
- Baldwin averages 77°F in July and 33°F in January, with 48.6 in of annual precipitation and about 233 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Baldwin?
- Public-school quality in Baldwin is above average, scoring better than 93% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Baldwin?
- The average one-way commute in Baldwin is 39 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)