Cost of Living in Baldwin Park, CA
Population 70,720 · California · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Housing in Baldwin Park is priced well above national norms — a median of $588,000, roughly 93% above the US figure — typical of the coastal premium that California. At 6.3%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.
Baldwin Park is part of the immediate El Monte metro area — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with El Monte's $626,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Baldwin Park
The median home value in Baldwin Park is $588,100 — 93% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,817/month, 38% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $79,087/year is 6% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average of 4.8%. California's top state income tax rate is 13.3% and the combined sales tax is 8.7%. Overall, Baldwin Park has a cost of living index of 171 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 71% more expensive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Baldwin Park, CA?
Baldwin Park has a cost index of 171 (100 = national average). It is 71% above the national average.
What is average rent in Baldwin Park, CA?
The median gross rent in Baldwin Park is $1,817 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Baldwin Park?
The median home value in Baldwin Park is $588,100 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Baldwin Park?
The median household income in Baldwin Park is $79,087 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Baldwin Park, CA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Baldwin Park is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.
Is Baldwin Park, CA affordable?
Baldwin Park is above average in cost of living, with an index of 171 — about 71% higher than the national average.
Baldwin Park at a Glance
- Population
- 70,720
- Median Income
- $79,087
- Home Value
- $588,100
- Median Rent
- $1,817/mo
- Unemployment
- 6.3%
- Sales Tax
- 8.7%
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