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Baldwin.
About
Life in Baldwin
Life in Baldwin strikes a practical balance if you're looking for solid middle-ground access to the Pittsburgh area without the city's intensity or price tag. With a median household income around $81k and homes averaging $208,400, you're getting relatively affordable housing compared to other metro suburbs—though rent at about $1,066 a month isn't exactly cheap either. The job market here is stable with unemployment hovering around 4.0%, and your commute into Pittsburgh typically runs about 27 minutes, making it workable for people with downtown jobs.
Baldwin at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Foreign-Born
10.3%
Broadband Internet
91.3%
of households
Population Growth
-4.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.3% foreign-born, most often from Bhutan
Who lives in Baldwin: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Baldwin, the largest foreign-born group is from Bhutan (28.2%), and 7.0% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
18.4%
of residents
65 and Older
22.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.5%
of households
Married Couples
47.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.35
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 12% below PA average
Rent, home values, and income in Baldwin
In Baldwin, rent runs 12% below the PA average, and home values are 18% below the PA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
94.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,470
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
77.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1959
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.5%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for PA
Unemployment in Baldwin and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Allegheny County, which includes Baldwin, is close to the PA average.
Unemployment rate
Baldwin: Allegheny County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Allegheny County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Baldwin is about 2% of Allegheny County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Baldwin Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Pittsburgh, PA metro area
Commute26.2 min avg
How Baldwin residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Baldwin, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 55% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Medium hub4.8M 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 84% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Baldwin runs 84% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
52.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,469.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Baldwin Township Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 26 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Allegheny County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Allegheny County, which includes Baldwin, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 26 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | Flash Flood | $714,300 |
| 2024 | 44 | Thunderstorm Wind | $12.3M |
| 2023 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $382,000 |
| 2022 | 31 | Winter Weather | $265,000 |
| 2021 | 40 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.4M |
| 2020 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $743,000 |
| 2019 | 44 | Flash Flood | $498,500 |
| 2018 | 37 | Flash Flood | $12.1M |
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.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Allegheny County, county-wide
Baldwin is about 2% of Allegheny County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality52 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Allegheny County, which includes Baldwin, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
52
Good Days
168
per year
Moderate Days
193
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Allegheny County, county-wide
Baldwin is about 2% of Allegheny County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate81°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Baldwin has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.3"
Annual Snowfall
25.0"
Hot Days/Year
8
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
106
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
161
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 22°F | 3.08" |
| Feb | 40°F | 24°F | 2.57" |
| Mar | 49°F | 31°F | 3.22" |
| Apr | 63°F | 42°F | 3.40" |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 4.08" |
| Jun | 79°F | 60°F | 4.58" |
| Jul | 83°F | 64°F | 3.93" |
| Aug | 81°F | 63°F | 3.81" |
| Sep | 75°F | 56°F | 3.54" |
| Oct | 63°F | 45°F | 3.06" |
| Nov | 51°F | 35°F | 3.03" |
| Dec | 41°F | 28°F | 3.04" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Baldwin
Uninsured
4.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Baldwin's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Jefferson Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.8 mi away · Jefferson Hills
Magee Womens Hospital of Upmc Health System
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.7 mi away · Pittsburgh
Upmc Mercy
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.8 mi away · Pittsburgh
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education9.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Baldwin
Baldwin's student/teacher ratio is 9.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 33.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
33.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Baldwin (within 15 miles)
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
5.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 20,370 students · in-state tuition $22,736 · 83% graduate · median earnings $73,113 (10 yrs after entry)
Community College of Allegheny County
6.3 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 9,544 students · in-state tuition $4,962 · 27% graduate · median earnings $43,286 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,304 students · in-state tuition $68,776 · 92% graduate · median earnings $125,257 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,350 students · in-state tuition $51,068 · 78% graduate · median earnings $81,698 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,331 students · in-state tuition $41,000 · 57% graduate · median earnings $52,251 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,348 students · in-state tuition $37,132 · 57% graduate · median earnings $56,397 (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: Friendship Hill National Historic Site, 41 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Baldwin
Baldwin has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Friendship Hill National Historic Site (41 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Friendship Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
41 mi awayFort Necessity National Battlefield
National Battlefield
43 mi awayFlight 93 National Memorial
National Memorial
60 mi awayJohnstown Flood National Memorial
National Memorial
63 mi awayAllegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
National Historic Site
73 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
80 mi awayPublic Libraries in Baldwin
Baldwin Borough Public Library
5230 Wolfe Dr, Pittsburgh
Cities Near Baldwin
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Baldwin FAQ
Is Baldwin, Pennsylvania affordable?⌄
Baldwin's median rent is $1,066/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $80,983/year. Median home value is $208,400.
Is Baldwin, Pennsylvania safe?⌄
Baldwin's violent crime rate was 53 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1470 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Baldwin, Pennsylvania?⌄
Allegheny County, which includes Baldwin, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Baldwin, Pennsylvania?⌄
The cost of living in Baldwin is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,066/month and median household income is $80,983/year. The median home value is $208,400. About 40% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Baldwin, Pennsylvania?⌄
The average commute in Baldwin is 26 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