New York metro, NY-NJ relocation guide
Moving to Baldwin, NY
$593,800Median home value
Nassau CountyArea
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About Baldwin
A well-established hamlet in the Town of Hempstead on Nassau County's south shore. Baldwin offers relatively affordable Long Island living with its own LIRR station, a walkable Grand Avenue business district, and the highly regarded Baldwin school district. Hempstead Lake and the south shore beaches are close by.
Home prices in Baldwin
The median home value in Baldwin is $593,800.
Top places in Baldwin
- Baldwin LIRR station — direct Babylon Branch service to Penn Station
- Hempstead Lake State Park — trails and fishing minutes north
- Grand Avenue — the hamlet's main-street shops and dining
- Jones Beach State Park — ocean beaches 20 minutes south
Commuting from Baldwin
- The LIRR Babylon Branch runs from Baldwin to Penn Station in about 40 minutes.
- Jamaica is about 20 minutes west via Sunrise Highway.
- JFK Airport is roughly 25 minutes west.
Baldwin FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Baldwin, NY?
The median home value in Baldwin is $593,800. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Baldwin, NY?
The LIRR Babylon Branch runs from Baldwin to Penn Station in about 40 minutes.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.