Cost of Living in Baker
South Broadway's creative heart — artsy, historic, accessible
Housing
Housing Market
- Median Home Price
- $587K–$626K
- Price per Sq Ft
- ~$382/sqft
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
- Year-over-Year Change
- -22.9% (May 2025, Redfin) — steeper decline than Denver metro avg
- Avg Days on Market
- 40 days (up from 6 days prior year)
- Rent vs Own Ratio
- 55% renter / 45% owner
Taxes
Tax Rates
- Property Tax Rate
- ~0.50% effective (Denver avg); ~79.2 mills
- Sales Tax Rate
- 9.15% combined (state + Denver local, eff. Jan 2025)
- State Income Tax Impact
- Colorado flat 4.4%
Utilities
Monthly Costs
- Water Provider
- Denver Water
- Electric & Gas
- Xcel Energy
- Internet Providers
- Xfinity, CenturyLink/Quantum Fiber, Google Fiber
- Trash & Recycling
- Denver Solid Waste Management (volume-based $9–$21/mo)
Income
Income & Cost Context
- Median Household Income
- $67K–$97K
- Cost of Living Index
- 128 (Denver city-wide — 28% above national average per BestPlaces)
Common Questions
FAQ — Baker
What is the median home price in Baker?
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.
What is the cost of living in Baker?
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.