Central SGV · Los Angeles County · Historical edition: May 2026
Baldwin Park, California
Central SGV value · Birthplace of In-N-Out · Working-family market
Explore housing, schools, and local amenities in Baldwin Park, with a historical market snapshot from May 2026 and links to its sources.
Historical snapshot from the May 2026 guide. Figures describe the periods shown; they are not current market quotes. Source websites may now show newer data. Ask Annie for a current comparison for the property you are considering.
Median Sale Price
$760K
February 2026 · Redfin closed sales
Source: Redfin
Zillow Home Value Index
$648K
-1.3% YoY · smoothed value
Source: Zillow ZHVI
Days on Market
~23
Fast — down from 39 days a year ago
Source: Redfin
Median $ / Sq Ft
$532
-3.1% YoY
Source: Redfin
Schools · Historical guide
Baldwin Park Unified School District
Baldwin Park Unified School District serves essentially the entire city — 23 schools and roughly 9,900 students — and holds a Niche B grade. A small eastern fringe of the city falls within the Bassett Unified district. Solid, established public schools at an accessible price point.Ratings reflect the historical guide. Confirm current programs, admission rules, and the exact address with the district; city boundaries and ratings do not establish enrollment eligibility.
Baldwin Park High School
Grades 9–12 · Public
Baldwin Park Unified's flagship comprehensive high school — a 6/10 GreatSchools rating, a solid, established secondary option for the city's families.
Source: GreatSchools
Sierra Vista High School
Grades 9–12 · Public
The district's second comprehensive high school, also rated 6/10 and noted as performing above average for its student profile.
Source: GreatSchools
Baldwin Park Unified — Niche B
Grades K–12 · Public
A Niche B district serving nearly the whole city. A small eastern edge falls within Bassett Unified — confirm the district for addresses near the city boundary.
Source: Niche · Baldwin Park USD
Who Lives Here
Demographics & community
Population
~70,000
72,176 at 2020 Census · 2024 estimate
Median Household Income
$80,663
2024 estimate
Homeownership Rate
58.5%
Owner-occupant majority market
Median Age
38.2
Family-stage demographic
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau · Data USA · California-demographics.com
Lifestyle Anchors
Why people buy in Baldwin Park
Birthplace of In-N-Out
The original In-N-Out Burger stand — also California's first drive-thru — opened in Baldwin Park in 1948. A genuine piece of California history.
Morgan Park
The city's central civic park and recreation hub — the heart of community life in Baldwin Park.
Metrolink Station
A San Bernardino Line Metrolink station at the City Hall complex, with the landmark Danzas Indigenas public artwork.
I-10 Access
Direct San Bernardino Freeway access keeps downtown LA and the broader SGV within a workable commute.
Compact, Walkable Footprint
A dense 6.8-square-mile city near the San Gabriel River — modest single-family homes on a tight, connected street grid.
Affordable Entry Point
Among the lowest single-family price points in the central SGV — a realistic first-home market for working families.
Plan your next move
Compare the property, then the price.
A citywide median does not account for a particular home’s condition, lot, layout, or transaction terms. Bring the address, your timing, and your priorities to a conversation with Annie.
Sources & Methodology
Sources for this historical guide
This guide retains the May 2026 edition. The links below identify the original providers and may now show later periods. Sale medians and modeled home-value indices measure different things and should not be combined. Use the observation period shown with each figure.
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