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Baker, LA Housing Market
The typical home in Baker, LA is worth $186,661, rose 4.1% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $168,000, +5.0% year over year (through May 2026). With 3.8 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 44 days, Baker is a balanced market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $186,661 home is about $996/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Baker, LA
Typical home value
$186,661
+4.1% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Typical asking rent
$1,164/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$168,000
+5.0% year over year
Redfin, through May 2026
Days on market
44
Average pace
Redfin, through May 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$59,451
Home costs 3.1x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Selling below asking
Redfin, through May 2026
Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is Baker a buyer's or seller's market?
Baker, LA is a balanced market, based on 3.8 months of supply and homes selling in about 44 days. Under 4 months of supply tilts the market toward sellers: homes clear faster than they are replaced, so concessions are scarce.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Baker housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Baker, LA. Redfin, through May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $168,000 |
| Median list price | $199,900 |
| Year-over-year price change | +5.0% |
| Median price per sq ft | $130/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 44 days |
| Months of supply | 3.8 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 96.0% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 9 |
| Listings with a price cut | 35.3% |
| Market condition | Balanced market |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Baker is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Baker is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have Baker home prices moved?
Over the last three years the median sale price in Baker, LA fell 14.5%, from $196,500 to $168,000. The live Zillow value series has rose 4.1% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 35.3% of Baker listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a high share, and the clearest sign that list prices were running ahead of what buyers would pay. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 3.8 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 96.0%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.
Redfin, through May 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Baker?
Priced off the typical home value of $186,661 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $37,332 | $149,329 | $996/mo |
| 5% | $9,333 | $177,328 | $1,183/mo |
Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $996, that implies roughly $42,707 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Baker earns $59,451, about $16,744 more than that threshold — the typical local household clears the payment on a typical local home with 20% down. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 3.1x — close to the historical 3x norm, which is unusual in 2026.
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Baker?
Typical asking rent in Baker, LA is $1,164/mo, against a typical home value of $186,661. That is a price-to-rent ratio of 13.4x, which means buying tends to beat renting on monthly cost over a typical hold. Compared head to head, 20% down puts principal and interest at $996 a month — $167 less than renting before taxes and insurance, so ownership can win on monthly cost alone once you have the down payment.
Zillow, August 2026 for both value and rent
Add your own down payment, tax rate and time horizon in the rent vs. buy calculator.
Is inventory rising or falling in Baker?
We hold fewer than two months of inventory readings for Baker, LA, so there is no trend to report yet.
How does Baker compare to Louisiana and the U.S.?
Baker homes sell for $168,000 — 38% below the Louisiana median of $269,000. Against the national median of $410,700, Baker runs 59% lower. Year-over-year, Baker moved +5.0% against Louisiana's +3.2% — a bigger swing than the state as a whole.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker, LA | $168,000 | +5.0% | 44 days |
| Louisiana statewide | $269,000 | +3.2% | 55 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through May 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Baker
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 3.8. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The share of listings cutting price, currently 35.3%. A listing that has already cut once is the one most likely to accept below asking.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $187 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $186,661 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median Baker listing goes under contract in 44 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 96.0% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
- Your equity moved +4.1% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Baker varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Baker
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How much do homes cost in Baker by property type?
How the Baker, LA market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through May 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $168,000 | $130/sq ft | 9 | 44 days |
Who lives in Baker?
American Community Survey estimates for Baker. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
12,322
Households
4,258
Median income
$59,451/yr
Median age
32.4 years
Owner-occupied
69.6%
Median home value
$146,700
Median gross rent
$1,031/mo
Mean commute
25.2 min
69.6% of occupied homes in Baker are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $146,700 against Zillow's $186,661 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions. Census median gross rent (all leases, including long-held ones) is $1,031/mo, below Zillow's $1,164/mo asking rent on new leases — the difference is roughly what a mover pays over a stayer.
Which public schools serve Baker?
9 schools tracked · 2,529 students
The largest public schools serving Baker, LA by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Advantage Charter Academy
Grades K-8 · 600 students
Impact Charter School
Grades PK-8 · 450 students
Baker Heights Elementary School
Grades PK-5 · 391 students
Baker High School
Grades 9-12 · 372 students
Brownfields Elementary School
Grades PK-5 · 238 students
Baker Middle School
Grades 6-8 · 161 students
Park Ridge Academic Magnet School
Grades K-8 · 123 students
White Hills Elementary School
Grades PK-5 · 105 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Which cities are near Baker, LA?
Ordered by distance from Baker, not by size. Compare Baker side by side with any of them.
Baker housing market FAQ
Is Baker a buyer's or seller's market?
Baker, LA is currently a balanced market. That read comes from 3.8 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 44 days, and sellers getting 96.0% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in Baker?
The typical home in Baker, LA is worth $186,661 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $168,000, about $130 per square foot.
Is Baker cheaper than the rest of Louisiana?
Baker's median sale price of $168,000 is 38% lower than the Louisiana statewide median of $269,000, and 59% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Baker?
Homes in Baker, LA spent a median of 44 days on market before going under contract, versus 55 days statewide. That is a normal pace: enough time to see a home twice, not enough to wait a month. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Baker?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $186,661 home is about $996 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $42,707 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $59,451.
Are home prices rising in Baker?
The typical home value in Baker, LA rose 4.1% over the last 12 months, from $179,297 to $186,661 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Baker?
Baker ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in Baker?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Baker, LA is a balanced market with 3.8 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%, and the price-to-rent ratio of 13.4x means buying tends to beat renting on monthly cost over a typical hold. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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