Livability Score

64
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Flamingo Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cool Critter Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
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
Food and Drink (0) F
Fitness (0) F
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (10) A+
Harding Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Jefferson Park
Park
Baker Park
Park
Baker Recreational Center
Park
Jefferson Park
Park
Baker Park
Park
Myrtle Park
Park
Greenwood Community Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Tristian Park
Park
Clark Memorial Park
Park
Chamberland Park
Park
Brown Heights Park
Park
Alsen Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Laurens H Cohn Arboretum
Park
Unknown Name
Park
James Watson Park
Park
39th Street Park
Park
Anna Jordan Park
Park
Shops (0) F
Unknown Name
Gift Shop
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Baker.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.1% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Baker is 90/100 - which is 1% lower than Louisiana.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D-
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crime F

Baker crime rates are 2,788 per 100k, which is 17% lower than Louisiana
Property Crime
2,243 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
545 crimes per 100k F
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employment C

The median income in Baker is $64,455 - which is 41% higher than Louisiana.
Med. Household Income
$64,455 C
Unemployment Rate
5.5% F
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health C+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
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
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C-
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housing A

Baker home prices are $114,500 - which is 23% lower than Louisiana
Home Price
$114,500 F
Home Appreciation Rate
-6% D+
Home Affordability
1.8x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools C-

The Baker graduation rate is 83% - which is 6% higher than Louisiana
School Test Scores
45% F
High School Grad. Rates
83% C-
Elementary Schools (9) F
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
High Schools (3) D-
Baker High School
Inspired Christian School
Scotlandville Magnet High School
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ratings D

Baker has an overall rating of 54% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes F
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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
      Unknown Name
      Jefferson Park
      Baker Park
      Baker Recreational Center
      Jefferson Park
      Baker Park
      Myrtle 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.
      Baker
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      Louisiana
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      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
      Total Crime
      2,788 per 100k people

      20% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 36

      20% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      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
      5%

      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
      Home Ownership
      71%

      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
      83%

      equal to the US average

      School test scores
      45%

      7% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      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
      54%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      39%

      2 total surveys

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