What are the schools like in Baldwinville, MA?

Baldwinville is served primarily by Narragansett. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

What is the median household income in Baldwinville?

The median household income in Baldwinville, MA is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 21.1%.

What is the weather like in Baldwinville, MA?

Baldwinville has an average high temperature of 32.1°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 50.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Baldwinville, MA affordable or expensive?

Baldwinville's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Baldwinville is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $270,100 and the median rent is $913 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Baldwinville, MA?

Baldwinville has a violent crime rate of 121.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 303.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Baldwinville, MA a Good Place to Live?

Baldwinville is a small town of 2,286 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of N/A and a 21.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

Strengths: Baldwinville stands out for solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Baldwinville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Baldwinville 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: 100.3

Baldwinville's overall cost of living index is 100.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Baldwinville costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric	Baldwinville, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$270,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$913	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Baldwinville's violent crime rate is 121.6 per 100,000 residents — 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

121.6 /100k

Property Crime

303.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Baldwinville is served primarily by Narragansett. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Baldwinville, MA	National Avg
School District	Narragansett	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Baldwinville sees average highs of 32.1°F in January and 81.6°F in July, with 48.6 inches of annual precipitation and 50.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Baldwinville, MA
Average High — January	32.1°F
Average High — July	81.6°F
Annual Precipitation	48.6"
Annual Snowfall	50.9"

Demographics

Metric	Baldwinville, MA	National Avg
Population	2,286	—
Median Age	32.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	21.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	32.5%	22.2%
65 and over	16.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Gardner, MA 5 mi Winchendon, MA 6 mi South Ashburnham, MA 7 mi Athol, MA 8 mi Petersham, MA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Baldwinville

Baldwinville, MA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

01436 01468

Baldwinville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baldwinville, MA affordable or expensive?

Baldwinville's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts Baldwinville roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $270,100 and median rent is $913/month.

What is the crime rate in Baldwinville, MA?

Baldwinville's violent crime rate is 121.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 303.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Baldwinville?

Public schools in Baldwinville are operated by Narragansett. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 27.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Baldwinville, MA a good place to live?

Baldwinville, MA has a population of 2,286, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 21.1%. 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 Baldwinville?

Baldwinville averages 32.1°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.6 inches with about 50.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Baldwinville?

Baldwinville, MA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 01436, 01468.

What is the population of Baldwinville?

The population of Baldwinville, Massachusetts is 2,286 with a median age of 32.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Baldwinville?

Key numbers for living in Baldwinville: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $270,100, median household income N/A, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Baldwinville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.