Baldwin, PA

Baldwin, Pennsylvania

Introduction to Baldwin, Pennsylvania

Baldwin, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny county, is 7 miles S of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town, which is considered part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, has a population of 19,999.

Baldwin History

The region was originally settled around 1780. On February 24th, 1844, the township of Baldwin was created from portions of Jefferson, Mifflin, Upper St. Clair, and Lower St. Clair Townships. The community was named in honor of a Pittsburgh lawyer, Henry Baldwin. Mining became an important industry because of the presence of coal. During the mid-18th to late-19th century, the area also became known for its agricultural exports like whisky and cherries. On October 27, 1950, the borough of Baldwin was incorporated from parts of the township.

Baldwin and Nearby Attractions

• Carnegie Museum of Natural History
• Bushy Run Battlefield
• Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
• Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
• National Aviary
• Point State Park

Things To Do In Baldwin

The Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Frick Art & Historical Center, and Fort Pitt Museum house artifacts which relay the story of the region's historical and cultural background. Exhibits in the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum depict the history of street railways. Bushy Run Battlefield, a place of historic interest, was the site of a 1763 battle in Pontiac's War which resulted in the victory of the Anglo-American forces. Old Economy Historical Site includes a utopian village established in 1824. Point State Park, National Aviary, and Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium are other popular places to visit near Baldwin.

Baldwin Transportation

Pittsburgh International Airport is the nearest major airport.

Baldwin Higher Education

Colleges close to Baldwin include Carlow College, Carnegie Mellon University, Community College of Allegheny County, University of Pittsburgh.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Baldwin, PA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

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 Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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