What are the schools like in Baxter Estates, NY?

School district data for Baxter Estates is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Baxter Estates?

The median household income in Baxter Estates, NY is $172,292 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

What is the weather like in Baxter Estates, NY?

Baxter Estates has an average high temperature of 41.6°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 18.5 inches.

Baxter Estates, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Baxter Estates, NY affordable or expensive?

Baxter Estates's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Baxter Estates is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,006,400 and the median rent is $2,028 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Baxter Estates, NY?

Baxter Estates has a violent crime rate of 133.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1044.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Baxter Estates, NY a Good Place to Live?

Baxter Estates is a small town of 1,148 in New York, with a median household income of $172,292 and a 2.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Baxter Estates stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Baxter Estates is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Baxter Estates 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: 112.5

Baxter Estates's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Baxter Estates costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Baxter Estates, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,006,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,028	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$172,292	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Baxter Estates's violent crime rate is 133.0 per 100,000 residents — 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

133.0 /100k

Property Crime

1044.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Baxter Estates, NY	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	73.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Baxter Estates sees average highs of 41.6°F in January and 86.5°F in July, with 49.1 inches of annual precipitation and 18.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Baxter Estates, NY
Average High — January	41.6°F
Average High — July	86.5°F
Annual Precipitation	49.1"
Annual Snowfall	18.5"

Demographics

Metric	Baxter Estates, NY	National Avg
Population	1,148	—
Median Age	41.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	37.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	70.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	13.0%	18.9%
Asian	11.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.4%	22.2%
65 and over	18.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Port Washington North, NY 1 mi Port Washington, NY 1 mi Manorhaven, NY 1 mi Sands Point, NY 1 mi Plandome Manor, NY 1 mi

Baxter Estates vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baxter Estates, NY affordable or expensive?

Baxter Estates's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Baxter Estates roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $1,006,400 and median rent is $2,028/month.

What is the crime rate in Baxter Estates, NY?

Baxter Estates's violent crime rate is 133.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1044.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Baxter Estates?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Baxter Estates, NY a good place to live?

Baxter Estates, NY has a population of 1,148, a median household income of $172,292, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. 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 Baxter Estates?

Baxter Estates averages 41.6°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.1 inches with about 18.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Baxter Estates?

The population of Baxter Estates, New York is 1,148 with a median age of 41.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Baxter Estates?

Key numbers for living in Baxter Estates: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $1,006,400, median household income $172,292, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Baxter Estates side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.