Baldwin County real estate, your questions answered.
Short answer: as of 2026-09-24, Baldwin County scores 45/100 (balanced) on our buyer-value scale, the typical home is worth $233,051, the market looks about 11% overvalued.
Answers update from live data (2026-09-24). For the full numbers, see the Baldwin County housing scorecard.
| Momentum Market Score | 45/100 (balanced) |
|---|---|
| Typical home value | $233,051 |
| 1-year price change | 2.3% |
| Overvaluation vs local income | about 11% overvalued |
| Cap rate (rent yield) | 7.06% |
Is now a good time to buy a house in Baldwin County?
As of 2026-09-24, our Momentum Market Score for Baldwin County is 45 out of 100, which reads balanced, meaning the market is neither side has a clear edge right now. Prices are rising (2.3% over the past year) and the area looks about 11% overvalued versus local incomes. A higher score means more buyer value and negotiating leverage; see the full Baldwin County scorecard for the breakdown.
Is Baldwin County a buyer's or seller's market?
Baldwin County currently reads balanced on our 0 to 100 score (45/100), so it is neither side has a clear edge right now. The score blends home value versus local incomes, price cuts, inventory trend, affordability and rent yield.
Are home prices going up or down in Baldwin County?
The typical home in Baldwin County is worth $233,051 (Zillow, 2026-09-24). Prices are rising over the last year (2.3%) and have moved about 4.3% a year over five years.
Is Baldwin County housing overvalued?
On price versus the area's own long-run relationship with local income, Baldwin County looks about 11% overvalued, with a price-to-income ratio of 4.21x. This compares the current typical value to its historical norm, not to other markets.
How much does a house cost in Baldwin County?
The typical Baldwin County home is worth about $233,051 as of 2026-09-24, against a county median household income near $55,413.
Is Baldwin County a good place to invest in rental property?
The gross rent yield (cap-rate proxy) in Baldwin County is about 7.06%, with typical rent near $1,371 a month on a $233,051 home. Run the full numbers, including taxes and insurance, in our Georgia investment property calculator.
Sources: Zillow, Realtor.com, U.S. Census, Freddie Mac/FRED, IRS migration, Citizens Property Insurance. Scores by Momentum Realty. Informational only, not investment, legal or insurance advice. Baldwin County scorecard · all county Q&A · all scorecards.