What are the schools like in Baldwin, GA?

Baldwin is served primarily by Habersham County. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.1:1.

What is the median household income in Baldwin?

The median household income in Baldwin, GA is $48,234 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.2%.

What is the weather like in Baldwin, GA?

Baldwin has an average high temperature of 49.3°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.6 inches.

Baldwin, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Baldwin, GA affordable or expensive?

Baldwin's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Baldwin is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $150,700 and the median rent is $933 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Baldwin, GA?

Baldwin has a violent crime rate of 97.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 745.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Baldwin, GA a Good Place to Live?

Baldwin is a small town of 3,817 in Georgia, with a median household income of $48,234 and a 0.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Baldwin stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Baldwin is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Baldwin city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 94.3

Baldwin's overall cost of living index is 94.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Baldwin costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Baldwin, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$150,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$933	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$48,234	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Baldwin's violent crime rate is 97.1 per 100,000 residents — 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

97.1 /100k

Property Crime

745.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Baldwin is served primarily by Habersham County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Baldwin, GA	National Avg
School District	Habersham County	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	61.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Baldwin sees average highs of 49.3°F in January and 85.6°F in July, with 60.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Baldwin, GA
Average High — January	49.3°F
Average High — July	85.6°F
Annual Precipitation	60.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.6"

Demographics

Metric	Baldwin, GA	National Avg
Population	3,817	—
Median Age	29.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	45.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	46.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	37.1%	22.2%
65 and over	12.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Alto, GA 2 mi Cornelia, GA 2 mi Raoul, GA 4 mi Mount Airy, GA 4 mi Demorest, GA 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Baldwin

Baldwin, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

30511

Baldwin vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baldwin, GA affordable or expensive?

Baldwin's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Baldwin roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $150,700 and median rent is $933/month.

What is the crime rate in Baldwin, GA?

Baldwin's violent crime rate is 97.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 745.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Baldwin?

Public schools in Baldwin are operated by Habersham County. The district has 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 18.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Baldwin, GA a good place to live?

Baldwin, GA has a population of 3,817, a median household income of $48,234, and an unemployment rate of 0.2%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Baldwin?

Baldwin averages 49.3°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 60.8 inches with about 0.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Baldwin?

Baldwin, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30511.

What is the population of Baldwin?

The population of Baldwin, Georgia is 3,817 with a median age of 29.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Baldwin?

Key numbers for living in Baldwin: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $150,700, median household income $48,234, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Baldwin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.