Moving to
Baldwin Park.

$1,867/mo median rent

Rent runs on the higher side, at $1,867 a month median. Whether that premium makes sense usually comes down to the local job market and what it pays. Home prices are steep, with a median around $606,900. Renting first to get a feel for the city before buying is often the more practical route.

5.5% unemployment

Unemployment here is 5.5%, somewhat above the national average of 4.3%. Lining up work before the move is the safer route.

367 violent crimes per 100k

Crime runs about typical for a city this size. Some neighborhoods are safer than others, and one overall rate doesn't tell the whole story, so a neighborhood-level look matters more than the headline stat.

29 min average commute

Commutes run about average, at 28.9 minutes. Fine day to day, but it adds up over a year, and where someone lives relative to where they work starts to matter. 9 in 10 workers drive to work; 7% work from home.

1 hospital

There's one Medicare-certified hospital inside city limits, rated 3.0 out of 5 by Medicare. Hospitals in neighboring towns aren't counted here.

15% bachelor's degree or higher

This is a working-class city, and college degree rates reflect that. Trades, manufacturing, and service industries tend to dominate the local economy, which is a strength for some fields and a real constraint for others.

17 public schools inside the boundary

There are 17 public schools inside the boundary and 3 private schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22:1, above the national average of 16:1.

The nearest national park or historic site is Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (45 miles away). There are 3 national parks and sites within a day's drive.