Apartments for rent in Baldwin City, KS

Baldwin City, a small town in Kansas, has a population of just under 5,000. Young adults aged 15-24 will feel welcome, as they account for an above-average percentage of the population, while young professionals are less well-represented. Overall, the town's residents, at an average age of just over 36, skew younger than most cities in Kansas. Just 22% of residents rent in Baldwin City, as most own their homes. Relatively high rent costs could be a contributing factor, as the average rent of $971 a month is substantially higher than the state average of $868.

Among Baldwin City residents over the age of 25, 12% have a Bachelor's degree and 8% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree. There are three primary industries in Baldwin City: education, retail, and entertainment. Combined, these industries make up 25% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many residents work in sales, making it the top career path in the town. Baldwin City workers bring in an average annual income of around $76K, more than the Kansas average. However, Baldwin City's average income is fairly average compared to the national level of $73,345.

Baldwin City residents have an average commute of about 30 minutes, slower than the Kansas average of about 20 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the most common mode of getting to work, selected by 42% of commuters, while public transit isn't used. Not many commuters (3%) walk to work, though the number exceeds the national average.