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Baldwyn, MS

Baldwyn, MS.

Population: 8,244 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Baldwyn, MS is $160,045 — up 6.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.50M after a median 78 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$160,045

Median home value

+6.6%

1-year change

78

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$160,045
1-year appreciation
+6.6%
3-year appreciation
+5.9%
5-year appreciation
+10.1%
10-year appreciation
+29.1%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$160,918
House Price Index (state)
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.50M
Median price per sqft
$54
Median days on market
78 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
15
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+0.3%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$705/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$882/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,046/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,360/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,569/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
85.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Schools include
BALDWYN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, BALDWYN HIGH SCHOOL, BALDWYN CAREER ADVANCEMENT CENTER

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 59% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
86.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
57.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,163
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,839

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site (5 mi)
National parks include
Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site, Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail, Tupelo National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Booneville-Baldwyn Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BOONEVILLE, NORTH MISSISSIPPI STATE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+37 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
27.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.2%
Median annual property tax
$859
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
60.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,936
Average weekly wage
$770
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BaldwynState medianUS median
Median home value$160,045$154,088$289,727
Median sale price$1.50M$224,950$325,000
Median days on market78 days50 days51 days
Median annual property tax$859$859$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Baldwyn, MS?
$160,045.
What is the median sale price in Baldwyn, MS?
$1.50M.
How long do homes take to sell in Baldwyn, MS?
Median days on market: 78 days.
What is typical rent in Baldwyn, MS?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,046/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Baldwyn, MS?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, lightning, tornado.
Is Baldwyn, MS in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Baldwyn, MS?
Risk to homes is higher than 59% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Baldwyn, MS?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Baldwyn, MS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Baldwyn, MS?
3 schools (1 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Baldwyn, MS walkable?
Walkability index: 4.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Baldwyn, MS?
Regional Price Parity: 85.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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