Baldwinborosign, 2006
Baldwin’s story
76 years in pictures
Census counts: 24,489 in 1960, 21,510 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2006 and 5 maps from 1904 on.
- 1950Baldwin is settled
Population
20,516
2025 Census estimate · −4.7% since 2020
Median home value
$208K
Census ACS
Household income
$81K
median
Median age
41.8
years
Jobs based here
3,161
A commuter town
TownGrade
A+
#82 of 1032 in PA
Is Baldwin a good place to live?
Yes, by almost any measure. Baldwin earns an A+, 82nd among Pennsylvania's 1032 graded towns. The median household earns $81K, it reports less crime per resident than 80% of U.S. towns, and natural-hazard risk is low. Its lowest mark, a B−, is in cost of living. Baldwin’s trail density is 1.7 miles per square mile, above both Pennsylvania’s towns (0.4) and U.S. towns (0.4). Only 98 of Pennsylvania’s 1,749 towns score lower on history. Baldwin is easier to get around on foot or by transit than 84% of U.S. towns.
What makes Baldwin stand out
Where Baldwin beats most towns.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Baldwin for work
Where Baldwin’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
3,161jobs based in Baldwin
3%of working residents work in town
7 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Baldwin grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far Baldwin is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 7% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 12.2 of 20; 5.6% of households have no carA−Open →Jobs & incomeA−Open →SafetyA−Open →HealthMagee Womens Hospital of UPMC Health System 4 miles awayB+Open →SchoolsB+Open →Cost of livingTypical home $208K, 2.8 years of the Pittsburgh metro’s $76K median household incomeB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors10 miles of trails; 5% conserved landA−Open →History1 notable person born hereCOpen →Civic life2.3 library visits per resident; 2.8 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 81 attractions →Acrisure Stadium and 57 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Baldwin. Close and well known come first.
Big draw6 mi Stadium & arenaAcrisure Stadium
4 mi Theme parkKennywood
6 mi LandmarkFort Duquesne
6 mi Stadium & arenaPNC Park
5 mi Stadium & arenaPPG Paints Arena
5 mi LandmarkFort PittSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Acrisure Stadium: Fo2grfr, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kennywood: Ski2007 of English Wikipedia, Public domain · Fort Duquesne: Sébastien Paquin, CC BY-SA 3.0 · PNC Park: alpineinc, CC BY 2.0 · PPG Paints Arena: Jleedev, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Pitt: Downtown_Pittsburgh_May_2008.jpg: Allie Caufield derivative work: GrapedApe (tal, CC BY 2.0
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Baldwin: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Baldwin, and how to reach them.
PowerDuquesne Light23.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterPennsylvania American WaterNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereAllegheny County Board of ElectionsAllegheny County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes15236, 1522715236 54% · 15227 46%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Baldwin.
OutdoorsA−
4.6% of Baldwin is conserved land
9.7 miles of trail in 6 parks and preserves. The biggest park or preserve is Elm Leaf Park, at 68 acres.
#99for trails in PA
4.6%
conserved · 170 of 3,739 acres
9.7 mi
of trails · 1.7 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Elm Leaf Park | 0.1 mi | 68 |
| 2. Colewood Park | — | 17 |
| 3. Leland Park | 0.1 mi | 9 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsB+
Baldwin’s schools rank ahead of 69% of Pennsylvania districts
Its public schools are run by Baldwin-Whitehall SD. Two of its 4 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
69%of PA districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| R.A. Lutz El SchLargest public elementary schoolGrades 3–5 | Grades 3–5 | 1,060 | – |
| Grace Non-Traditional Christian Academy PrivateLargest high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 407 | – |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within PA on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A+
Baldwin faces a very low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 93% of U.S. communities. Since 1987, 44 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Baldwin.
7risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold waves
44
paid flood claims since 1987
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
SafetyA−
For safety, Baldwin earns an A−
At 8.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, it reports less crime than 62% of Pennsylvania’s graded towns. Reported crimes fell from 115 to 65 over the last three FBI years, a drop beyond ordinary year-to-year swings.
Baldwin’s property crime rate is 2.5 per 1,000 residents, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 5.7 and U.S. towns at 9.9.
80%of U.S. towns report more crimeA−Safety Grade
| Baldwin | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 2.5 per 1,000 residents | 5.7 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.7 per 1,000 residents | 0.7 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Baldwin0.7
Pennsylvania2.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Baldwin2.5
Pennsylvania13.6
U.S.15.5
80th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
62nd
percentile among PA towns
14
violent crimes reported in 2025
51
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
Baldwin has 0.3 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Baldwin for work: only 3% work in town. Jobs based in Baldwin fell to 3,161 in 2023, 332 fewer than in 2013. 16% of workers work from home in Baldwin.
3%work in town
| Baldwin | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 16% | 12% | 11% |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.4% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Baldwin3%
Pittsburgh34%
Whitehall4%
West Mifflin3%
Bethel Park3%
7 mi
median commute distance
3,161
jobs based in Baldwin
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
A−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 84% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthB+
Baldwin is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns
Baldwin beats the Pennsylvania average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 30% of Baldwin adults have obesity.
74%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| Baldwin | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 35% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 38% | 36% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
2 better24 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Baldwin | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 11.7% | 14.5% |
| Fewer adults in frequent mental distress | 14.8% | 16.4% |
Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC Health System
4 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
72nd
percentile among PA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Baldwin
Baldwin has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 22° and about 21 inches of snow falls in a winter.
21″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–40°
Spring40–62°
Summer61–82°
Fall44–65°
Oct 28
typical first frost
Apr 18
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
An age mix much like Pennsylvania’s
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the Pennsylvania average. Baldwin has lost 4.7% of its people since 2020, down to 20,516 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 33% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 35% across Pennsylvania.
41.8median age · PA 40.9
| Baldwin | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 18% | 20% | 22% |
| Aged 65 or older | 23% | 21% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 33% | 29% | 29% |
| Median age | 41.8 years | 43.2 years | 40.5 years |
BaldwinPennsylvaniaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma7%
High school31%
Some college18%
Associate’s11%
Bachelor’s22%
Graduate11%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.3 points. Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Baldwin | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.5% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.9% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.6% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 14.4% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14.7% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.2% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 12.1% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 14.3% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.3% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 7.3% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 30.8% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 17.8% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.9% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 21.9% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.3% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
HousingCost of living grade B−
A home in Baldwin sells for about $257K at the median
$257Kmedian sale price
Market temperature
38
days on market
101.1%
sale-to-list price
20
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Baldwin
20pages on Baldwin
The big questions
SchoolsB+Beat 69% of PA districts · 4 schoolsSafetyA−0.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthB+Better than PA on 2 of 26 CDC measuresCost of livingB−Work & commuteA−$81K median household income · 3,161 jobs hereNatural hazardsA+FEMA risk higher than 7% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
14 within 15 miles of the center of Baldwin
Pittsburgh Institute of AeronauticsCommunity college · Private nonprofit · West Mifflin2.3 mi$18,730 tuitionUniversity of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh CampusUniversity or college · Public · Pittsburgh4.4 mi$21,926 in-state tuitionCommunity College of Allegheny CountyCommunity college · Public · Pittsburgh6.2 mi$4,842 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Baldwin residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
About Baldwin
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Baldwin is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. Part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, the borough's population was 21,510 as of the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1950
- Area
- 5.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,214 ft
- Area code
- 412
Baldwin’s neighbors
7 towns share a border with Baldwin.
West Mifflin next door grades lower for schools (C to Baldwin’s B+) and higher for cost of living (A− to B−).
PittsburghWhitehallPleasant HillsWest MifflinBrentwoodBethel ParkSouth Park TownshipBaldwin
How the neighbors grade
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin | #82 | A+ | B− | A− | B+ | B+ |
| Pittsburgh | #928 | C− | B− | D | C | B+ |
| Whitehall | #94 | A+ | B− | A | B+ | B+ |
| Pleasant Hills | #35 | A+ | C+ | B+ | A | A |
| West Mifflin | #731 | B− | A− | C− | C | B− |
| Brentwood | #413 | B+ | B− | B | B | B+ |
| Bethel Park | #11 | A+ | C | A− | A | A |
| South Park Township | #21 | A+ | C | A | A− | A |
Questions about Baldwin
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Baldwin, PA a good place to live?
Yes, by almost any measure. Baldwin grades A+ overall, better than 97% of U.S. towns and #82 of 1032 in Pennsylvania. It grades B+ for health, A− for safety and B+ for schools.
Is Baldwin, PA expensive?
The typical home is worth about $208,000, 27% below the Pennsylvania typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B−.