Baker, Louisiana · ZIP 70714

Baker — ZIP 70714

Baker (70714) scores 72/100 — Good for Louisiana. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $182K.

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share26%

Property crime share74%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index47/100

Avg math proficiency16%

Avg reading proficiency21%

Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index49/100

Typical home value$182K

Median rent$1,194/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$182K

Median Rent

$1,194/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

6,009

Violent Crime

580

Property Crime

5,429

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Advantage Charter Academy	KG–08	743	32%	35%
Impact Charter School	PK–08	429	27%	38%
Park Ridge Academic Magnet School	KG–08	94	22%	37%
Baker High School	09–12	370	12%	8%
Baker Heights Elementary School	PK–05	381	3%	8%
Baker Middle School	06–08	155	3%	3%
GEO Prep Baker	KG–03	121	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

17,449

Median Income

$58K

Homeownership

76%

Median Age

35.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 70714 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 70714 has a school score of 47/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 70714 is approximately $182K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 70714 in Baker has an overall NeighborScore of 72/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.