Baldwinborosign, 2006
Baldwin Township’s story
76 years in pictures
The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2006.
- 1950Baldwin Township is settled
Population
1,896
2025 Census estimate · −4.4% since 2020
Median home value
$200K
Census ACS
Household income
$90K
median
Median age
39.8
years
Jobs based here
222
A commuter town
Is Baldwin Township a good place to live?
Baldwin Township’s best subject grades are an A for incomes and walkability and an A− for health. Only 132 of Pennsylvania’s 1,749 towns score higher on incomes. Baldwin Township’s trail density is 1.2 miles per square mile, above both the Pennsylvania town median (0.4) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4). On history, just 1 of Pennsylvania’s 1,749 towns do worse. Baldwin Township has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Baldwin Township stand out
Where Baldwin Township beats most towns.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Baldwin Township for work
Where Baldwin Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
222jobs based in Baldwin Township
1%of working residents work in town
5 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Baldwin Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far Baldwin Township is from typical.
Jobs & income$90K median household incomeAOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 9.6 of 20; 1.6% of households have no carAOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 18% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →HealthSt. Clair Hospital 2.7 miles awayA−Open →SchoolsB+Open →Cost of livingTypical home $200K, 2.6 years of the Pittsburgh metro’s $76K median household incomeBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trailAOpen →HistoryDOpen →Civic life3.4 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 78 attractions →Acrisure Stadium and 58 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Baldwin Township. Close and well known come first.
Big draw5 mi Stadium & arenaAcrisure Stadium
4 mi LandmarkFort Duquesne
5 mi Stadium & arenaPNC Park
8 mi Theme parkKennywood
4 mi Stadium & arenaPPG Paints Arena
4 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 · Fort Duquesne: Sébastien Paquin, CC BY-SA 3.0 · PNC Park: alpineinc, CC BY 2.0 · Kennywood: Ski2007 of English Wikipedia, Public domain · 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 Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Baldwin Township, 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 & dumpWaste ManagementTrash haulerTown 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 codes15234, 15226, 1522815234 61% · 15226 32% · 15228 7%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 Township.
HealthA−
On CDC estimates, Baldwin Township is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns
Baldwin Township beats the Pennsylvania average on 8 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 20% of adults binge drink in Baldwin Township, against 18% in Pennsylvania’s towns and 16% across U.S. towns. 30% of Baldwin Township adults have obesity.
82%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Baldwin Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 16% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 35% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 17% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 34% | 35% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
8 better18 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Baldwin Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 10.1% | 14.5% |
| Fewer adults in fair or poor health | 15.9% | 18.7% |
St. Clair Hospital
2.7 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsB+
Baldwin Township’s schools rank ahead of 69% of Pennsylvania districts
Its one school is below.
69%of PA districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CSLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–8 | Grades K–8 | 297 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within PA on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Baldwin Township faces a very low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 82% of U.S. communities. Since 1994, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Baldwin Township.
18risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesEarthquakes
3
paid flood claims since 1994
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
Baldwin Township stands out in Pennsylvania and nationally, with fewer of its residents who live below the poverty line
2% of residents live below the poverty line in Baldwin Township. Jobs based in Baldwin Township grew to 222 in 2023, 67 more than in 2013. 1.1% of working residents work locally in Baldwin Township.
1%work in town
| Baldwin Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 2% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.1% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Median household income | $90,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Baldwin Township1%
Pittsburgh38%
Robinson Township3%
Scott Township3%
Whitehall2%
5 mi
median commute distance
222
jobs based in Baldwin Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
A
Walkability grade: more walkable than 86% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Baldwin Township
Baldwin Township has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 21° and about 44 inches of snow falls in a winter.
44″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–40°
Spring40–62°
Summer61–82°
Fall44–64°
Oct 28
typical first frost
Apr 18
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
10%conserved
10%
conserved · 32 of 320 acres
0.6 mi
of trails · 1.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Armstrong Park | 0.2 mi | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Safety
Crime reported in Baldwin Township
Baldwin Township's reported crime rate is close to Pennsylvania's. The property crime rate in Baldwin Township is 14.7 per 1,000 residents. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts.
| Baldwin Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 14.7 per 1,000 residents | 5.7 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.5 per 1,000 residents | 0.7 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Baldwin Township0.5
Pennsylvania2.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Baldwin Township14.7
Pennsylvania13.6
U.S.15.5
1
violent crimes reported in 2025
28
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Who lives here
An age mix much like Pennsylvania’s
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the Pennsylvania average. Baldwin Township has lost 4.4% of its people since 2020, down to 1,896 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 41% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 35% across Pennsylvania.
39.8median age · PA 40.9
| Baldwin Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 41% | 29% | 29% |
| Median age | 39.8 years | 43.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 20% | 21% | 18% |
Baldwin TownshipPennsylvaniaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
17%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma7%
High school22%
Some college17%
Associate’s14%
Bachelor’s21%
Graduate20%
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 37% and 60% women
The Census survey reached too few of Baldwin Township’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±11.3 points. Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Baldwin Township | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11.6% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.3% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 17.4% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.1% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.3% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 13.8% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.5% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6.5% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 21.5% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 17.3% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 13.6% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 21.3% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 19.9% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,900, single groups can be off by several points
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Baldwin Township
19pages on Baldwin Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
15 within 15 miles of the center of Baldwin Township
Duquesne UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Pittsburgh4 mi$48,986 tuitionCommunity College of Allegheny CountyCommunity college · Public · Pittsburgh4.9 mi$4,842 in-state tuitionUniversity of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh CampusUniversity or college · Public · Pittsburgh5.5 mi$21,926 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Baldwin Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
About Baldwin Township
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 Township’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Baldwin Township.
PittsburghCastle ShannonMount LebanonBaldwin Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Township | — | — | B | — | B+ | A− |
| Pittsburgh | #928 | C− | B− | D | C | B+ |
| Castle Shannon | #45 | A+ | B− | A | B+ | B+ |
| Mount Lebanon | — | — | — | A− | A+ | — |
Baldwin Township has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Baldwin Township reports no FBI crime data of its own. Mount Lebanon isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Baldwin Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Baldwin Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Baldwin Township, PA expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.