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Baldwin County

#6 in Best Counties to Live in Alabama
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • County in Alabama
  • 1 review
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      C
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    Baldwin County is located in Alabama with a population of 203,360. Baldwin County is one of the best places to live in Alabama. In Baldwin County, most residents own their homes. Many families, young professionals, and retirees live in Baldwin County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Baldwin County are above average.
    Population
    203,360

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $182,000
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $904
    National
    $949
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      27%
    • Own
      73%
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    Baldwin County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      265.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      2.7
      6.1
    • Rape
      27.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      32.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      434.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,917.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      158.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      20%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      13%

    Working in Baldwin County

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $52,562
    National
    $55,322
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      Baldwin County Reviews

      1 review
      Baldwin County is made up of a collection of quaint small towns. It is very safe and everyone greets you with a smile. We love our pets and our beaches.
      • June 16 2018
      • Overall Experience
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