Living in Baker, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Baker · Census data 2020–2024
Baker has 339 residents with a median age of 28.4. The median rent is $877/month.
Baker is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Baker at a glance
- Population
- 339
- Median age
- 28.4State: 37.9
- Median rent
- $877/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 28%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Baker a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 15 minutes.
Cons: A poverty rate of 28.4%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Baker
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Baker the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $877 per month, which is 33.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Baker: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 193
- Owner-occupied
- 28%
- Renter-occupied
- 72%
- Vacant
- 31.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.57
31.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Baker has many vacation and second homes.
Baker demographics
- Population
- 339
- Median age
- 28.4
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 10%
- Households
- 132
- Foreign-born
- 38.3%
- Veterans
- 1.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Baker ›
Education in Baker
0% of adults 25 and older in Baker have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Baker
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 59.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 37.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.1%
Baker vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker | 339 | — | — | $877 |
| Fort Irwin | 8,419 | $76,107 | — | $1,818 |
| Sandy Valley | 1,742 | $57,639 | $233,700 | — |
| Yermo | 958 | $59,167 | — | $681 |
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How much is rent in Baker?
The median gross rent in Baker is $877 per month, about 33.5% of household income.
Is Baker, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 15 minutes. Minuses: a poverty rate of 28.4%.
What is the median age in Baker?
The median age in Baker is 28.4 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Baker?
The average commute to work in Baker is 15 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Baker?
The unemployment rate in Baker is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Baker?
0% of adults in Baker have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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