The Town FilesBaldwinsville, New York
Village in Onondaga County · population 7,898 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $219,900
- Household income
- $77,241
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 79 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 46.8
Baldwinsville is a village of 7,898 people in Onondaga County, New York. The median home is worth $219,900, close to the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for young professionals than 82% of New York towns, more vibrant than 81% of New York towns, more walkable than 78% of New York towns.
How Baldwinsville ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Baldwinsville is worth $219,900, close to the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $77,241, which is more affordable than 52% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,201 a month. 51.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Baldwinsville | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $219,900 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,201 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $77,241 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 51.6% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in Baldwinsville
| People | Baldwinsville | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.8 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.9% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 16.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.5% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.6% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 7.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.4% | — |
| Work from home | 17.8% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 25.7 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.7% | 91.1% |
Weather in Baldwinsville
July highs average 80.8°F and January lows 12.6°F. About 47.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 78.6 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 151 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Baldwinsville since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 2, 1983 about 5.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 5 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 28, 1990.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 40 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 23, 2004.
Severe weather in Onondaga County since 1996
Onondaga County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4625: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Fred |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3351: Hurricane Sandy |
| June 10, 2011 | Flood | DR-1993: Severe Storms, Flooding, Tornadoes, And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Onondaga County
Onondaga County had 245,375 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $69,444 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Baldwinsville itself the ACS puts it at 5%.
Public schools in Baldwinsville
8 public schools with 5,426 students, about 14.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES W BAKER HIGH SCHOOL | 10-12 | 1,269 | 16.3 |
| DONALD S RAY SCHOOL | 6-7 | 835 | 13.3 |
| THEODORE R DURGEE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 8-9 | 829 | 12.4 |
| MAE E REYNOLDS SCHOOL | PK-5 | 510 | 15.9 |
| VAN BUREN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 510 | 15.5 |
| CATHERINE M MCNAMARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 507 | 14.9 |
| HARRY E ELDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 484 | 16.1 |
| L PEARL PALMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 482 | 16.1 |
Towns near Baldwinsville
- Village Green, NY2.2 mi · 3,834 people · home $153,500
- Lysander, NY2.5 mi · 23,074 people · home $288,400
- Radisson, NY2.5 mi · 7,038 people · home $313,600
- Van Buren, NY2.9 mi · 14,367 people · home $169,600
- Camillus, NY6.6 mi · 25,346 people · home $209,000
- Lakeland, NY6.8 mi · 2,556 people · home $167,900
- Schroeppel, NY7.4 mi · 7,969 people · home $188,400
- Clay, NY7.5 mi · 60,527 people · home $205,900
Baldwinsville questions
Is Baldwinsville, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Baldwinsville scores better for retirees than 59% of New York towns and quieter than 16%. 23.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.8).
How much does a house cost in Baldwinsville?
The median owner-occupied home in Baldwinsville is valued at $219,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,241, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,201 a month.
What is the weather like in Baldwinsville?
July highs average 80.8°F and January lows 12.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.5 inches of precipitation a year and 78.6 inches of snow.
Does Baldwinsville get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Baldwinsville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 2, 1983. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)