The Town FilesBaldwin, Florida
Town in Duval County · population 1,396 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $180,700
- Household income
- $47,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 41.3
Baldwin is a town of 1,396 people in Duval County, Florida. The median home is worth $180,700, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks easier by car than 93% of Florida towns, better for cycling than 83% of Florida towns, better for first-time buyers than 79% of Florida towns.
How Baldwin ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Baldwin is worth $180,700, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $47,500, which is more affordable than 73% of Florida towns. Median rent is $545 a month. 57.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Baldwin | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $180,700 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $545 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $47,500 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 57.9% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Baldwin
| People | Baldwin | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.5% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 18.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.8% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.3% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 11.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.7% | — |
| Work from home | 6.3% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 27.3 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.3% | 92.4% |
Weather in Baldwin
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 41.0°F. About 50.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 101 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 24 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Baldwin since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 12, 1974 about 6.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on February 4, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 33 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on April 2, 2002.
Severe weather in Duval County since 1996
Duval County has been included in 41 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
Jobs and pay in Duval County
Duval County had 563,527 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $71,652 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Baldwin itself the ACS puts it at 8.9%.
Public schools in Baldwin
3 public schools with 2,154 students, about 20.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BALDWIN MIDDLE-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 6-12 | 1,479 | 20.8 |
| MAMIE AGNES JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 453 | 21.6 |
| BRYCEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 222 | 18.5 |
Towns near Baldwin
- Macclenny, FL9.3 mi · 7,304 people · home $261,800
- Oakleaf Plantation, FL12.4 mi · 31,034 people · home $351,200
- Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, FL16.8 mi · 14,482 people · home $224,900
- Lakeside, FL17.0 mi · 31,275 people · home $273,900
- Nassau Village-Ratliff, FL17.1 mi · 5,561 people · home $253,000
- Middleburg, FL18.3 mi · 12,881 people · home $254,600
- Orange Park, FL18.6 mi · 9,089 people · home $313,100
- Jacksonville, FL18.7 mi · 949,611 people · home $293,700
Baldwin questions
Is Baldwin, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Baldwin scores better for retirees than 22% of Florida towns and quieter than 70%. 20.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.3).
How much does a house cost in Baldwin?
The median owner-occupied home in Baldwin is valued at $180,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,500, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $545 a month.
What is the weather like in Baldwin?
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 41.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Baldwin get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Baldwin since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 12, 1974. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)