Baldwin, NY

Baldwin, New York

Baldwin, New York, in Nassau county, is 3 miles S of Hempstead, New York (center to center) and 20 miles E of New York, New York. The town is considered part of the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. Baldwin has a population of 23,455.

The People and Families of Baldwin

In Baldwin, about 55% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town.

Approximately 34% of Baldwin is non-white. The town boasts a diverse population for New York, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Baldwin had a median family income of $78,400. You could say that Baldwin is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Baldwin Housing

About 83% of housing units in Baldwin are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the town has been around for years.

Commuting

In Baldwin, 76% of commuters drive to work. Residents of Baldwin, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

High Points

Baldwin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Baldwin, NY

Comparing Baldwin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes

Baldwin Almanac

Baldwin Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Baldwin Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Baldwin, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Baldwin High Schools (2004)

BALDWIN SHS
841 E T KLOBERG DR
516-377-9203
Serves 1,656 students.

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