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Baldwin Park.
About
Life in Baldwin Park
Baldwin Park is a working-class, family-oriented community that offers relatively affordable housing for Los Angeles County—median home values sit around $607,000 and median rent near $1,800—though these prices continue rising. The population is heavily Latino with a strong Asian presence, creating a genuinely multicultural neighborhood where Spanish is the primary language for about 60% of households. It's an urban setting with minimal green space nearby, though some regional recreation areas like the Santa Monica Mountains are within an hour's drive.
Baldwin Park at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.5%
Foreign-Born
44.0%
Broadband Internet
91.5%
of households
Population Growth
-4.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics44.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Baldwin Park: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Baldwin Park, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (50.5%), and 59.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.4%
of residents
65 and Older
15.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
40.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
12.3%
of households
Married Couples
50.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.80
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 8% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Baldwin Park
In Baldwin Park, rent runs 8% below the CA average, and home values are 17% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,301
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
57.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1964
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $708,074 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Baldwin Park and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Baldwin Park is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Baldwin Park Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area
Commute28.9 min avg
How Baldwin Park residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Baldwin Park, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 56% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Medium hub3.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 27 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Major hub36.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 12% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Baldwin Park runs 12% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
367.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,316.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Baldwin Park Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 21 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
100.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Los Angeles County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Los Angeles County, which includes Baldwin Park, the most common type is high wind, with 21 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | High Wind | $3,000 |
| 2024 | 27 | High Wind | $5,000 |
| 2023 | 21 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 7 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 5 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 4 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 2 | Wildfire | None reported |
| 2018 | 3 | Debris Flow | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
175 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Baldwin Park is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality74 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Los Angeles County, which includes Baldwin Park, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
74
Good Days
39
per year
Moderate Days
228
per year
Unhealthy Days
32
per year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Baldwin Park is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 46°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Baldwin Park has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and warm winters (avg low 46°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/57°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
68°/46°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
16.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
64
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
1
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
33
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 46°F | 3.56" |
| Feb | 68°F | 47°F | 4.22" |
| Mar | 71°F | 51°F | 2.53" |
| Apr | 74°F | 53°F | 0.61" |
| May | 76°F | 58°F | 0.48" |
| Jun | 81°F | 62°F | 0.13" |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 0.04" |
| Aug | 88°F | 66°F | 0.00" |
| Sep | 87°F | 64°F | 0.13" |
| Oct | 81°F | 57°F | 0.61" |
| Nov | 74°F | 51°F | 0.92" |
| Dec | 68°F | 45°F | 2.44" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Baldwin Park
Baldwin Park has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
9.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Baldwin Park
Acute Care Hospitals
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Emanate Health Inter-community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.6 mi away · Covina
Greater El Monte Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 4.7 mi away · South El Monte
Usc Arcadia Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 mi away · Arcadia
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education21.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Baldwin Park
Baldwin Park's student/teacher ratio is 21.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 15.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
17
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
15.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Baldwin Park (within 15 miles)
California State University-Fullerton
14.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 38,546 students · in-state tuition $7,952 · 80% graduate · median earnings $69,015 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 26,140 students · in-state tuition $1,364 · 35% graduate · median earnings $49,600 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 22,688 students · in-state tuition $1,400 · 35% graduate
Public · 2-year · 21,466 students · in-state tuition $1,180 · 33% graduate · median earnings $47,494 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-Los Angeles
11.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 19,562 students · in-state tuition $7,530 · 69% graduate · median earnings $62,555 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 17,121 students · in-state tuition $1,150 · 28% graduate · median earnings $49,216 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, 45 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Baldwin Park
Baldwin Park has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (45 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
45 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
46 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
86 mi awayPublic Libraries in Baldwin Park
Baldwin Park Library
4181 Baldwin Park Blvd., Baldwin Park
Cities Near Baldwin Park
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Baldwin Park FAQ
Is Baldwin Park, California affordable?⌄
Baldwin Park's median rent is $1,867/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $80,663/year. Median home value is $606,900.
Is Baldwin Park, California safe?⌄
Baldwin Park's violent crime rate was 367 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1317 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Baldwin Park, California?⌄
Baldwin Park has an unemployment rate of 5.5%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Baldwin Park, California?⌄
The cost of living in Baldwin Park is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,867/month and median household income is $80,663/year. The median home value is $606,900. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Baldwin Park, California?⌄
The average commute in Baldwin Park is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from