The Town FilesBaldwin, Wisconsin
Village in St. Croix County · population 4,291 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $273,500
- Household income
- $77,179
- Jan low / Jul high
- 2° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 43 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 34.1
Baldwin is a village of 4,291 people in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $273,500, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks more of a college town than 96% of Wisconsin towns, more walkable than 95% of Wisconsin towns, more vibrant than 93% of Wisconsin towns.
How Baldwin ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Baldwin is worth $273,500, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $77,179, which is more affordable than 32% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $1,154 a month. 70.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Baldwin | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $273,500 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,154 | $951 |
| Median household income | $77,179 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 70.6% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Baldwin
| People | Baldwin | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.1 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.9% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 32.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.8% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.7% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 6.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.6% | — |
| Work from home | 13.2% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 25.8 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.0% | 89.1% |
Weather in Baldwin
July highs average 79.3°F and January lows 1.8°F. About 33.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 43.4 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 169 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Baldwin since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on June 4, 1958 about 4.3 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 32 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 15, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 11, 1980.
Severe weather in St. Croix County since 1996
St. Croix County has been included in 11 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| August 8, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4141: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| September 10, 2002 | Tornado | DR-1432: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in St. Croix County
St. Croix County had 36,959 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,261 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Baldwin itself the ACS puts it at 0.3%.
Public schools in Baldwin
2 public schools with 1,313 students, about 15.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Elementary | PK-5 | 805 | 15.8 |
| Baldwin-Woodville High | 9-12 | 508 | 15.9 |
Towns near Baldwin
- Hammond, WI4.7 mi · 2,565 people · home $406,300
- Richmond, WI12.6 mi · 4,074 people · home $407,000
- River Falls, WI14.0 mi · 16,182 people · home $327,600
- New Richmond, WI14.6 mi · 10,079 people · home $285,100
- Hudson, WI14.9 mi · 8,671 people · home $507,000
- Troy, WI15.6 mi · 5,518 people · home $574,100
- Ellsworth, WI16.0 mi · 3,348 people · home $262,200
- St. Joseph, WI16.9 mi · 4,178 people · home $509,600
Baldwin questions
Is Baldwin, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Baldwin scores better for retirees than 14% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 4%. 11.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.1).
How much does a house cost in Baldwin?
The median owner-occupied home in Baldwin is valued at $273,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,179, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,154 a month.
What is the weather like in Baldwin?
July highs average 79.3°F and January lows 1.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.0 inches of precipitation a year and 43.4 inches of snow.
Does Baldwin get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Baldwin since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on June 4, 1958. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- 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)