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Baldwinsville

Pop. 7,715·75th most expensive in New York·Rental market data updated monthly for Baldwinsville, NY
Median rent (all units)
$1,877/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
-$55
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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Baldwinsville · $1,877
More expensive than 52% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
29% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,877/mo, rent takes about 29% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$75,000/yr
Local median income
$77,241/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Baldwinsville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,110
1 BR
$1,240
2 BR
$1,520
3 BR
$1,860
4 BR+
$2,100
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,520/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,877 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($77,241) is $1,931 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,860); a 4-bedroom is $2,100.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Baldwinsville. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$22,524/yr
At $1,877/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Baldwinsville, NY is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, 42.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,715
Median income
$77,241
Median age
46.8
Renters
48.4%
Age distribution
16%
20.5%
26.8%
12.8%
23.9%
Under 1816%
18–3420.5%
35–5426.8%
55–6412.8%
65+23.9%
Gender
46.5%
53.5%
Male46.5%
Female53.5%
Race & ethnicity
91.3%
White91.3%
Black1.6%
Hispanic2.2%
Asian1%
Other3.9%
Education (25+)
20.9%
33.4%
42.5%
No HS diploma3.3%
HS diploma20.9%
Some college33.4%
Bachelor's+42.5%
Housing tenure
51.6%
48.4%
Owner51.6%
Renter48.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Baldwinsville, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$67,038 → $77,241
up 15.2%
Population
7,739 → 7,715
down 0.3%
Renter share
41.5% → 48.4%
+6.9 pts
Bachelor's+
35.7% → 42.5%
+6.8 pts
Median age
45.4 → 46.8
+1.4 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Baldwinsville, NY now reports about $77,241, up from $67,038 in 2021. The renter share has risen from 41.5% to 48.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 35.7% to 42.5% across the same window.

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About renting in Baldwinsville, NY

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Baldwinsville is $1,877/mo as of October 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,110/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,520/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,240/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,860/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($77,241/yr), Baldwinsville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Baldwinsville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (about $36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,877/mo in Baldwinsville. The local median household income is $77,241/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in Baldwinsville?

Rent in Baldwinsville has been roughly flat over the past year, a 0.0% change.

How does Baldwinsville rent compare to other cities in New York?

Baldwinsville is in the middle among New York cities for rent, ranking #75 of 121 tracked cities at $1,877/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Baldwinsville?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Baldwinsville ($1,877/mo) include Oswego ($1,291/mo), Auburn ($1,417/mo), and Syracuse ($1,566/mo).
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,877/mo, rent takes ~29% of Baldwinsville's median household income ($77,241/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Baldwinsville 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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