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Baldwin Park Area Facts

  • Baldwin Park has a Livability Score of 66/100, which is considered good
  • Baldwin Park crime rates are 21% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Baldwin Park is 4% higher than the California average
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Nice city to raise a family User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 29, 2021) I lived in Baldwin Park for over 10 years, I loved it. Just minutes away from the West Covina Mall and Walmart and Target are super close by, as well as many restaurants. The city is pretty clean and well manicured. That being said I lived close to Baldwin Park Blvd and Francisq ...Read More uito, I know there were some more shady areas like all cities. Overall I enjoyed living in Baldwin Park. The community center is also nice and offer classes for kids and adults. Drive around and get a feel for the neighborhood, and which parts are nicer. It’s a nice place to raise and family Read Less
Baldwin Park: A Decent Place Before Dark User Rating 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 29, 2010) I have traveled to Baldwin Park a few times to visit friends in the past year. In all honesty, the city is not a place I would ever want to live. With sky-high rates of violent crimes such as rape and assault coupled with high rates of home burglaries and car theft, the thought o ...Read More f living there is not very enticing. Nearly every week I hear something bad about Baldwin Park on the news. I have lived in Los Angeles for several years and know two people who have lived there for 8 years and detest the city. Real estate rates are reasonable, but the risk of crime isn't worth living there to most.

Although the city of Baldwin Park is not an ideal place to live, it certainly isn't a bad place for a day trip. Most of the crimes that take place in Baldwin Park occur after dark and are concentrated to residential areas. There is a phenomenal Mexican dining venue there called the Guadalajara Grill in the Town Center area. The food is scrumptious and the staff are friendly and fun. Also of interest is the Baldwin Park Performing Arts Center for daytime activities. Read Less
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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Baldwin Park? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Morgan Park
      Central Park West
      Orangewood Park
      Barnes Park
      Walnut Creek Nature Park
      Del Norte Park
      Bassett Park
      Zamora Park

      Entertainment

      In-N-Out Burger Museum
      Toyota Speedway at Irwindale
      Vineland Drive-in
      Brunswick Zone West Covina Lanes
      Edwards West Covina Stadium 18
      Duarte Performing Arts Center

      Food & Drink

      Alfredo's Mexican Food
      McDonald's
      Pizzaroni
      Flame Broiler
      Burger King
      Church's Chicken
      Lucky Star Burgers
      La Taqueria

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Baldwin Park? Of all people who commute, 3.9% take public transportation in Baldwin Park.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Baldwin Park a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center
      Kindred Hospital Baldwin Park

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors