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    • Mar 18, 2022

Tour of Baker in Denver, Colorado

Updated: Apr 5, 2022

Today we're checking out the Baker neighborhood in Denver, Colorado!


Diving into an excellent spot on the southern edge of Denver proper, the Baker neighborhood is a happening spot filled with great restaurants, hip bars, and a variety of homes from Historic Victorians to new-build condos. Baker will be a great option for some!


Let's get it!



Baker Vibes


Home to about 6,500 residents, Baker is a hip and happening neighborhood with a lot to offer. Depending on where in Baker you’re located, it’s only about 10 minutes to downtown Denver and about 30-35 minutes from Denver International Airport.


All up and down Broadway there are tons of cool restaurants, shops, bars, and clubs. In addition to that, somewhat unique is that there are a number of suburban style amenities just south of Alameda and west of Broadway. As you work your way north along Broadway, it turns into the hipper spots.


With great access to public transportation and the 4th highest walk score in Denver, it’s great for those wanting to limit their use of a car. It’s also rated the 13th best place in Colorado for young professionals*


Schools in the Baker neighborhood are okay. But there is access to South High School, which is rated an A-.*


Home Price Statistics


Home prices in Baker are actually pretty good when compared to a lot of the other Denver neighborhoods. With a median sale price of around $630k, it’s right in line with the Denver metro median. A lot of older, beautiful historic homes here. Some are in great shape, some are in rough shape. In terms of single family homes, the most expensive on the market at this time is $1.25m, but the bulk of homes here will be around $600k to $900k, with a few outliers on above or below that.


One last note, it is a fairly renter-heavy neighborhood, with around 59% renting and 41% owning.



Pros + Cons

Pros

  • Bikeable and Walkable - 4th most walkable neighborhood in Denver**

  • Culture and Vibe - access to bars, restaurants, and shops

  • A good balance of urban and suburban amenities

  • Character - a lot of beautiful historic homes

  • Convenience to downtown and I-25

Cons

  • Schools are rated just okay overall (except the High School is rated well)

  • Some fairly industrial areas, specifically in the southwest portion along I-25

  • There are some homes that may not be particularly well taken care of compared to others

  • Lacking in outdoor/park spaces

For Fans Of


Basically, if you like this neighborhood, you might want to check out these other neighborhoods 👇

  • Sunnyvale

  • Sloan Lake

  • Highland

  • Capitol Hill


To Sum Up Baker in Three Points

  • Great culture and vibe

  • Good balance of urban and suburban amenities

  • Comparably affordable homes


As We Depart


Every day I help people who are moving or relocating to the Denver area, find the home of their dreams in one of the best metropolitan areas in the country! If you're looking for a full-service Real Estate company that specializes in these cross-country moves, or just across the city, look no further.


Welcome to Denver, CO - Make Yourself at Home!


Jesse Lynch - The New Face of Real Estate




*According to niche.com

**According to walkscore.com

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