salaryRent is higher than in 78% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 7.0 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $89,640 a year. That is $43 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of California. It is number 294 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Baldwin Park?
Share of households by yearly income. 27.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Baldwin Park
| Size | Baldwin Park | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,710 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,630 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,942 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,192 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,431 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Baldwin Park overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Baldwin Park, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Baldwin Park
Life in Baldwin Park
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Baldwin Park?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,970 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $606,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $60,690 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Baldwin Park, CA?
Renting in Baldwin Park costs a median of about $2,241 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Baldwin Park?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $89,640 a year, or $43 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Baldwin Park cheap or expensive?
Baldwin Park is rated Expensive: rent takes 30.9% of the typical household income of $86,995. It ranks 294th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Baldwin Park?
The median homeowner in Baldwin Park pays $4,301 a year in property taxes, about 0.71% of the median home value.
Is Baldwin Park more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Baldwin Park?
The median home value in Baldwin Park is $606,900, about 7.0 times the typical yearly household income.
70,138 people live in Baldwin Park. Numbers are typical (middle) values.