Baker, LA 70714 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Baker, LA—70714

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$182,000

2.0% YoY Growth

Household Income

$60,300

13.2% YoY Growth

Days on Market

19.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

-1.7%

Median Rent

$850

2.8% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$650

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$750

14.3% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$900

9.3% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Baker, LA

As of May '26, the median home price in Baker, LA is $182,000, with a year-over-year change of -2.0%. This indicates that home prices in Baker, LA are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -1.7%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$182,000	-2.0%
Single Family	$182,000	-1.6%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Baker, LA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Baker, LA is $1,060, with a year-over-year rent change of -2.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Baker, LA is 1-bedrooms: $748, 2-bedrooms: $750, 3-bedrooms: $1,070, 4-bedrooms: $2,200. The most common rental property sizes in Baker, LA are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 46.8% and 25.4% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$850	$1,060
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$650	$748
2 Bed Rent	$750	$750
3 Bed Rent	$900	$1,070
4 Bed Rent	$2,200	$2,200

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

20.5%

2 Bedrooms

25.4%

3 Bedrooms

46.8%

4 Bedrooms

7.2%

Property Listings — Baker, LA

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Baker, LA is 52. This is a decrease of -19.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 21.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$215,000	-4.0%
Listing Count	78	-19.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.8%	-19.0%
Days on Market	52	-19.0%

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Demographics — Baker, LA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Baker, LA has a population of 17,400, which has decreased by -11.9% over the past 5 years. Baker, LA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 24.4% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 24.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 4.3% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	17,400	-11.9%
% Under 18	24.4%	-3.9%
% Seniors	14.0%	14.8%
% WFH	4.3%	437.5%
% w/ College Degree	24.8%	30.5%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Baker, LA is a predominantly black area, with 70.4% of the population identifying as black. The black population has shrunk by 1.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Baker, LA is white, making up 25.0% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 1.0% of the population in Baker, LA, and this percentage has increased by 150.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	25.0%	-2.3%
% Black	70.4%	-1.4%
% Hispanic	2.3%	360.0%
% Asian	0.0%	-100.0%
% Foreign Born	1.0%	150.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — Baker, LA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 276 mortgage originations in Baker, LA, of which 62.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 74.0%, with 39.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Baker, LA. Investor activity is low, as 8.0% of loans were by investors. 13.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	276
% Conventional Loans	62.0%
% Government Loans	38.0%
% Investor Loans	8.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	13.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Baker, LA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Baker, LA under the Section 8 program is 14.1%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Baker, LA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	199
Total Units Section 8	199
% Rentals under Section 8	14.1%
% Occupied Section 8	85.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$380	$650	$1,030
2 Bedroom	$410	$750	$1,160
3 Bedroom	$550	$900	$1,450
4 Bedroom	-$280	$2,200	$1,920

Baker, LA—70714

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Baker, LA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Baker, LA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Baker, LA

Demographics — Baker, LA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Baker, LA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Baker, LA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Baker, LA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Baker, LA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

University Area, Baton Rouge, LA

Zachary, LA

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Addis, Baton Rouge, LA

Broadmoor, Baton Rouge, LA

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3
Median Home Price	$182,000
Median Household Income	$60,300

Baker, LA—70714

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Baker, LA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Baker, LA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Baker, LA

Demographics — Baker, LA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Baker, LA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Baker, LA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Baker, LA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Baker, LA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

University Area, Baton Rouge, LA

Zachary, LA

Gardere, Baton Rouge, LA

Addis, Baton Rouge, LA

Broadmoor, Baton Rouge, LA

Frequently Asked Questions

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