South Broadway's creative heart — artsy, historic, accessible
Baker's median home price ranges from $587K to $626K as of 2025–2026 — one of central Denver's most affordable entry points, running well below the Highlands ($710K–$752K) and a fraction of Cherry Creek or Washington Park. Denver Public Schools (B+) serves the neighborhood, with South High School rated A−. Commutes to downtown average 5–10 minutes off-peak via Broadway or the D/E lines from Alameda Station. With Walk Score 78 and Bike Score 89, Baker suits first-time buyers and creatives who want genuine central Denver character — Antique Row, independent dining on South Broadway, and the Underground Music Showcase — without the premium of Denver's top-tier neighborhoods.
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Baker is served by Denver Public Schools, rated B+ by Niche. South High School holds an A rating and runs the largest Career and Technical Education program in DPS. Grant Beacon Middle School is rated B−, and Lincoln Elementary serves as the neighborhood school. District-wide enrollment applies—verify enrollment eligibility by address.
Baker sits roughly 2 miles south of downtown via Broadway. Off-peak drives take 5–10 minutes, while rush hour extends to 10–20 minutes. The Alameda Station (D & E lines) connects to downtown and the south suburbs, and a protected Broadway bikeway offers a direct bike lane into the city center.
The median home price in Baker ranges from $587K to $626K, with Redfin reporting ~$587K and Zillow ~$626K as of 2025–2026. Price per square foot averages ~$382. Year-over-year prices declined 22.9% (May 2025, Redfin), steeper than the Denver metro average, and the renter-to-owner ratio is 55% renter / 45% owner.
Dailey Park, over 100 years old, features original 1920s SR DeBoer shelters. The Platte River Trail provides a biking and walking corridor, and Baker Dog Park offers a fenced, community-maintained off-leash area. Denver’s citywide park system includes 250+ parks and 80+ miles of trails.
Baker’s violent crime rate is 9.95 per 1,000 residents, per NeighborhoodScout and FBI UCR data, ranking 14th of 78 Denver neighborhoods. Property crime rates rank 3rd among adjacent neighborhoods. South Baker is the neighborhood’s lowest-crime sub-area.
Denver’s cost of living index is 128, or 28% above the national average per BestPlaces. Property taxes run ~0.50% effective (~79.2 mills), combined sales tax is 9.15%, and Colorado levies a flat 4.4% state income tax. Median household income in Baker ranges from $67K to $97K.
Baker’s South Broadway corridor offers a concentrated dining scene: • MAKfam — Michelin Bib Gourmand Chinese with natural wines and craft cocktails • La Forêt — French fare in the former Beatrice & Woodsley space • Rebel Bread — artisanal bakery using Colorado wheat, hosts the annual Denver Bake Fest • Novel Strand Brewing — craft beer by day, Queen City Collective Coffee by morning • La Chiva — Colombian cuisine on Broadway
Denver Health Medical Center at 777 Bannock Street is approximately 1.5 miles away. Urgent care options include Denver Health Adult Urgent Care at 660 Bannock and Peña Southwest Family Health Center at 1339 S Federal.
