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Baker, LA Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Avery Gomez

Best apartments in Baker under ?

Curious what people think. I'm a college student here and Crime rate is something to consider -Baker sits at 385.2 per 100K. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where most ...

8 replies 5 upvotes housing
Jayden Peterson

Affordable areas near Baker?

Hey, I work in logistics and It's a a small town city with about 12,322 people. Household incomes average around $59,451 in Baker. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. Any advice would be great. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Tra...

12 replies 11 upvotes housing
Henry

Anyone regret moving to Baker?

You can expect to pay around $1,031 for rent here. Thoughts? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

1 replies 15 upvotes moving
Xavier Allen

Is Baker good for remote workers?

Hi all, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and It's a a small town city with about 12,322 people. You can expect to pay around $1,031 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The city has invested a lot in new development. Thoughts? The food scene here is surprisingly good. The ...

11 replies 4 upvotes jobs
Avery Gomez

Is it worth buying in Baker?

Random thought, It's a a small town city with about 12,322 people.

3 replies 11 upvotes housing
Andrew

Best and worst neighborhoods in Baker

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Military spouse here. Homes are going for about $146,700 on average. Median household income is $59,451, which feels about average for the area. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know whe...

0 replies 6 upvotes best-worst
Hannah

What Baker does better than anywhere else

Longtime lurker here, I relocated for work and Crime rate is something to consider -Baker sits at 385.2 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Am I wrong here? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Hannah

Baker vs Nashville -which is better?

Hey folks, The median home value here is around $146,700, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 12,322, Baker is a small town. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Would love some local perspective. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get goo...

6 replies 3 upvotes best-worst
Christina M.

What Baker does better than anywhere else

First post here. Been living here since 2023. Poverty rate is 16.0%, which is higher than I expected. The unemployment rate is 9.8%, which is concerning. Homes are going for about $146,700 on average. The weather takes some getting used to. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that...

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Colton

Anyone work in healthcare in Baker?

Hi all, I'm retired and The median home value here is around $146,700, which is actually reasonable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborho...

3 replies 8 upvotes jobs
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