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Baldwin City, Kansas

city · Douglas County

At a glance

4,911
Population
$249,500
Median home value (all homes)
18% below U.S. median
$369,504
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$858/mo
Median rent
36% below U.S. median
$72,941
Median household income
7% below U.S. median
26.2 min
Average commute
95%
Homes with broadband
95.62%
Locations with fiber available
6.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 96 — 4% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing0% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities6% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost6% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Baker University Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college13 mi
Nearest technical college28 mi
High school graduates99%
College graduates51.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Kansas Department of Commerce
The Kansas Department of Commerce is the state agency providing business development resources, incentives, and workforce services. It serves businesses looking to locate or expand in Kansas.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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