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Baldwin City, KS

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Population
4,946
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,035 ft
Median Home Value
$249,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$858/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$72,941
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Baldwin City

Located about twelve miles south of Lawrence, Baldwin City offers a relaxed, small-town pace with an easy drive to neighboring cities. Home to nearly 5,000 residents, the town is anchored by Baker University, the oldest four-year college in Kansas, which gives the area a leafy campus feel and historic brick streets. Its heritage as an early Santa Fe Trail stop is still celebrated at spots like the Old Castle Museum and throughout the quiet downtown.

Aerial View of Baldwin City, Kansas 8 31 2013

Newcomers will find strong local schools, friendly neighborhoods, and active community spots like the Lumberyard Arts Center. Every autumn, the town comes together for the popular Maple Leaf Festival, filling the streets with food vendors, craft booths, and visitors from across the region. With local parks, nearby fishing lakes, a golf course, and Lawrence just a short drive away, Baldwin City provides a comfortable place to settle down.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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