Baton Rouge metro, LA relocation guide
Moving to Baker, LA
$210,000Median listing price
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About Baker
Baker is a small city of about 12,500 residents (2020) in northern East Baton Rouge Parish, just north of the capital on Plank Road (U.S. 61).
Home prices in Baker
The median listing price in Baker is $210,000.
Top places in Baker
- Baton Rouge Zoo (BREC) — the metro's zoo, located in Baker on Thomas Road.
- Historic downtown Baker — storefronts and the old rail corridor along Plank Road.
- Greenwood Community Park — BREC park with sports fields near the zoo.
- Local soul-food and Creole restaurants along Plank Road.
Commuting from Baker
- Approximate drive to downtown Baton Rouge: ~15–20 minutes south via Plank Road/U.S. 61 and I-110 (about 11 miles; per travel-time routing, read September 24, 2026).
Schools in Baker
Public schools: City of Baker School System. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Baker FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Baker, LA?
The median listing price in Baker is $210,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Baker, LA?
Approximate drive to downtown Baton Rouge: ~15–20 minutes south via Plank Road/U.S. 61 and I-110 (about 11 miles; per travel-time routing, read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Baker, LA?
Baker is served by City of Baker School System. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.