The median home value in Baker, LA is $154,800. This is lower than the county median home value of $206,600. The national median home value is $338,100. The average price of homes sold in Baker, LA is $154,800. Approximately 60.07% of Baker homes are owned, compared to 25.12% rented, while 14.81% are vacant. Baker real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you're interested in, contact a Baker real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
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Baker has a population of approximately 12,736 and experiences a population change rate of -7.66%. The population density is 1,515.3 / sq mi.
The median household income for Baker is $55,371, with 4,337 households and an average household size of 2.91.
The cost of living index in Baker is 94.6%.
The median value of a home in Baker is $154,800 with an appreciation rate of 13.2%. 60.1% of housing in the city is owned while 25.1% is rented.
The unemployment rate in Baker is 2.90%, and recent job growth is at 2.61%. Future job growth is projected at 49.51%.
The sales tax rate in Baker is 10.45%, while the income tax rate is 4.25%.
School expenditures in Baker are $14,703, and the school ratio is 17.6:1.
The average high temperature in July is 91.7 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 40 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 62.4 inches per year, with 0.1 inches of snow per year.
| Metric | City | County |
|---|---|---|
| High School Graduates | 85.5 | 90.44 |
| College Degree - 2 year | 6.83 | 5.48 |
| College Degree - 4 year | 18.62 | 37.51 |
| Graduate Degree | 4.52 | 10.24 |
| Expenditures per Student | $14,703 | $14,703 |
| Students per Teacher | 17.60 | 17.60 |
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advantage Charter Academy | KG - 05 | 360 | 18 | 70714 |
| Baker Heights Elementary School | PK - 05 | 281 | 11.1 | 70714 |
| Bakerfield Elementary School | PK - 05 | 166 | 11.3 | 70714 |
| Celerity Crestworth Charter School | KG - 08 | 324 | 14.9 | 70807 |
| Crestworth Elementary School | PK - 05 | 312 | 14.1 | 70807 |
| Impact Charter Elementary | KG - 03 | 149 | 13 | 70714 |
| Northwestern Elementary School | KG - KG | 362 | 13.9 | 70791 |
| Park Ridge Academic Magnet School | KG - 08 | 257 | 13.7 | 70714 |
| Progress Elementary School | PK - 05 | 373 | 13.2 | 70807 |
| Rollins Place Elementary | 01 - 02 | 801 | 15.7 | 70791 |
| Ryan Elementary School | PK - 05 | 523 | 16.3 | 70807 |
| White Hills Elementary School | PK - 05 | 174 | 12.2 | 70714 |
| Zachary Early Learning Center | PK - PK | 184 | 11.5 | 70791 |
| Zachary Elementary School | 03 - 04 | 771 | 15.7 | 70791 |
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Middle School | 06 - 08 | 269 | 9.2 | 70714 |
| Beechwood Superintendent Academy | 06 - 08 | 100 | 7.7 | 70807 |
| Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School | 05 - 06 | 810 | 15.3 | 70791 |
| North Banks Middle School of Excellence | 06 - 08 | 191 | 8.3 | 70807 |
| Northwestern Middle School | 07 - 08 | 826 | 14.5 | 70791 |
| Scotlandville Middle Pre-Engineering Academy | 06 - 08 | 487 | 13.3 | 70807 |
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker High School | 09 - 12 | 482 | 12.4 | 70714 |
| Scotlandville Magnet High School | 08 - 12 | 1457 | 17.4 | 70807 |
| Zachary High School | 08 - 12 | 1577 | 14.9 | 70791 |
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestworth Middle School | UG - UG | 0 | null | 70807 |
| Southern University Lab School | PK - 12 | 483 | 14.6 | 70813 |
| Southern University Laboratory Virtual School | KG - 12 | 557 | null | 70813 |