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See what Baldwin City, KS has to offer.

All About

Living 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.

What Renters Like and Dislike

What Renters Like and Dislike About Baldwin City

The community I live in is very nice, very clean and very big, I like to drink coffee very much, I often go to play

There are a lot of nice people and clean and friendly pets and neighbors too. Swimming pool is nice and clean.

Who Lives Here

Baldwin City Demographics

Education

High School

22%

Associate's

21%

Bachelor's

13%

Master's

9%

Doctorate

35%

Family Size

2 people

36%

3 people

27%

4 people

24%

5 people

11%

6+ people

1%

Household Income

0-50k

31%

50-100k

38%

100-150k

18%

150-200k

9%

200k+

4%

Age

0-10

13%

10-20

18%

20-45

32%

45-65

22%

65+

15%

Getting Around Baldwin City

Baldwin City Transportation

Commute Time

0-15 Mins

29%

15-30 Mins

29%

30-40 Mins

23%

40-60 Mins

11%

60+ Mins

8%

Transportation Scores

Percentage: 1616

Walk Score®

Percentage: 2525

Bike Score®

Baldwin City Education

Schools

Top Schools in Baldwin City

NRNo Rating
5/10

Wellsville Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • Public

10/10

Edgerton Elementary School

Grades PK-4 • Public

3/10

Lincoln Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • Public

Information provided by GreatSchools. To verify school enrollment eligibility, contact the school district directly.

All About

Living 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.