Baker, LA Area Guide

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amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.

Flamingo Cafe
Coffee Shop

Cool Critter Cafe
Coffee Shop

Baker High School Auditorium
Theatre Arts

Heritage Museum & Cultural Centre
Museum

L Aquarium de Louisiane
Aquarium

Baton Rouge Zoo
Zoo

Baton Rouge Zoo
Zoo

Teddy's Juke Joint
Nightclub

Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store

Harding Park
Park

Jefferson Park
Park

Baker Park
Park

Baker Recreational Center
Park

Jefferson Park
Park

Baker Park
Park

Myrtle Park
Park

Greenwood Community Park
Park

Tristian Park
Park

Clark Memorial Park
Park

Chamberland Park
Park

Brown Heights Park
Park

Alsen Park
Park

Laurens H Cohn Arboretum
Park

James Watson Park
Park

39th Street Park
Park

Anna Jordan Park
Park

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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Baker.

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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Baker is 90/100 - which is 1% lower than Louisiana. See more Baker cost of living data

employment C

The median income in Baker is $64,455 - which is 41% higher than Louisiana. See more Baker employment data

health C+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

Baker Police Headquarters
Police

Baker Fire Department Station 20
Fire Station

Baker Fire Department Station 21
Fire Station

Brownsfield Volunteer Fire Department Station 72
Fire Station

Alsen / Saint Irma Lee Volunteer Fire Department Station 25
Fire Station

Brownsfield Volunteer Fire Department Station 21
Fire Station

East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office
Police

Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport Rescue & Firefighting Facility Emergency Medical Services
Fire Station

Baton Rouge Fire Department Station 16
Fire Station

East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office
Police

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housing A

Baker home prices are $114,500 - which is 23% lower than Louisiana See more Baker housing data

schools C-

The Baker graduation rate is 83% - which is 6% higher than Louisiana

Baker Heights Elementary School

Impact Charter Elementary

Inspired Christian School

Bakerfield Elementary School

White Hills Elementary School

Baker Middle School

Park Ridge Academic Magnet School

Betnany Elementary

Advantage Charter Academy

Scotlandville Middle Pre-Engineering Academy

Brownfields Elementary School

Ryan Elementary School

Progress Elementary School

Crestworth Elementary School

Celerity Crestworth Charter School

Appex Collegiate Academy Charter School

Sharon Hills Elementary School

Baker High School

Inspired Christian School

Scotlandville Magnet High School

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Baker Area Facts

Baker has a Livability Score of 64_/100, which is considered average
Baker crime rates are 17% lower than the Louisiana average
Cost of living in Baker is 1% lower than the Louisiana average

What do the locals think about Baker?

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

A quiet area

Sense of community

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Things to Do in Baker, LA 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) There are lots of fun things to do in Baker and the surrounding areas, so if you're planning a family vacation soon, here are some activities you and your loved ones will enjoy.

The Baton Rouge Zoo is nearby and has lots of fascinating of all sizes from around the world. You c ...Read More an also check out the Baton Rouge Raceway to see an exciting auto race or two. If you want to go out with friends in the evening, Teddy's Juke Joint has great music and food. CocoNut Willy's is another popular bar in the area, where the drinks are great and the atmosphere is casual.

Copper Mill Golf is one of the best places to enjoy a round of golf while you're in the city, and you can also check out Capitol Park Museum to learn about the history of the Baker area. The current and old Louisiana State Capitols are also minutes away. The buildings are beautiful and the sites are ideal places to learn about the people who have shaped local government. Read Less

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F Amenities

Are there many local amenities in Baker? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

Parks

Harding Park

Jefferson Park

Baker Park

Baker Recreational Center

Jefferson Park

Baker Park

Myrtle Park

Greenwood Community Park

Entertainment

Baker High School Auditorium

Heritage Museum & Cultural Centre

L Aquarium de Louisiane

Baton Rouge Zoo

Baton Rouge Zoo

Teddy's Juke Joint

Food & Drink

F Commute

Is public transit available in Baker? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Baker.

Drive to Work

88%

12% higher than the US average

Take Public Transit

0%

5% lower than the US average

Walk to Work

0%

3% lower than the US average

A+ Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Baker? The cost of living in Baker is 90/100 - which is 1% lower than Louisiana.

10% less expensive than average

9% less expensive than average

National cost of living index

F Crime

What is the crime rate in Baker? Baker crime rates are 2,788, which are 17% lower than Louisiana

2,788 per 100k people

20% higher than the US average

Chance of being a victim

20% higher than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is n/a

C Employment

What is the median income in Baker? The median income in Baker is $64,455 which is 41% higher than Louisiana.

Median household income

$64,45517% higher than the US average

Income per capita

$31,2505% higher than the US average

Unemployment rate

18% higher than the US average

C+ Health & Safety

Is Baker a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

Hospitals

Pharmacies

Doctors

A Housing

What are Baker home prices? Baker home prices are $114,500 - which is 23% lower than Louisiana

Median home value

$114,50038% lower than the US average

Median rent price

$9124% lower than the US average

11% higher than the US average

C- Schools

Does Baker have good schools? The Baker graduation rate is 83% - which is 6% higher than Louisiana

High school grad. rates

equal to the US average

School test scores

7% lower than the US average

Student teacher ratio

3% higher than the US average

D User Ratings

Is Baker a good place to live? Baker has an overall rating of 54% from 3 reviews.

Overall user rating

3 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

2 total surveys