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Baker, Louisiana

city · East Baton Rouge Parish

At a glance

12,253
Population
$157,900
Median home value (all homes)
48% below U.S. median
$184,774
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$993/mo
Median rent
26% below U.S. median
$54,750
Median household income
30% below U.S. median
24.3 min
Average commute
92.5%
Homes with broadband
58.87%
Locations with fiber available
16.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 90 — 10% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing30% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities22% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost19% below
For business: Louisiana is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college5 mi
Nearest community college9 mi
Nearest technical college9 mi
High school graduates88.1%
College graduates20.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Baker
Baker City's Economic Development & Community Development department provides information about investment opportunities, business incentives, and accommodations for visitors. It serves business owners seeking a supportive environment to grow their enterprise, residents, and visitors in Baker City and the greater Baker County region.
state Acadiana Economic Development Council
state America Electric Power Economic Development
American Electric Power's Economic Development page outlines the company's site selection services, energy solutions, and resources to help businesses locate and grow within AEP's service territory across 11 states.
state Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development
Industrial, Agricultural & Commercial Development for Jeff Davis Parish, Louisiana.
state Louisiana Association of Planning and Development Districts
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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