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Baldwin City, Kansas real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Baldwin City, KS (Douglas County) — Census median home value $242,100, county listing prices up about 15.1% over the past year.
Baldwin City, KS is in Douglas County, Kansas — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 4,881, with a median household income of $81,838. Census data puts Baldwin City's median home value at $242,100 (all owner-occupied homes); Douglas County's current median listing price runs $454,700, up about 15.1% over the past year.
At a glance
Baldwin City market snapshot
Population
4,881
Median Household Income
$81,838
Median Home Value (city)
$242,100
Median Listing Price (Douglas County)
$454,700
Median Gross Rent
$1,020/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+15.1%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Baldwin City's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $242,100. Separately, Douglas County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $454,700. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Douglas County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.68% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Baldwin City has an estimated population of 4,881 and a median household income of $81,838, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Baldwin City's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 15% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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What are home values like in Baldwin City, KS?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Baldwin City's median home value at $242,100. Douglas County's current median listing price runs $454,700, up about 15.1% over the past year.
What is the population of Baldwin City, KS?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Baldwin City's population at approximately 4,881.
What's the median rent in Baldwin City, KS?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Baldwin City at approximately $1,020 per month.
What is the median household income in Baldwin City, KS?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Baldwin City at approximately $81,838.
Is the Baldwin City housing market growing?
Douglas County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.68% annual change in 2025.
Is Baldwin City, KS affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Baldwin City's median home value at about 3.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 15% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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