The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 70714 sells for about $207,000, or $163 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.3% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 66 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,250 a month.
ZIP 70714 — Baker
The 70714 housing market is currently experiencing a period of price stabilization, with median listing prices reflecting a modest year-over-year decline. Inventory levels remain balanced, providing buyers with more options while sellers adjust to a more moderate pace of sales. The market is driven by local affordability and proximity to the Baton Rouge employment corridor.
This ZIP is well-suited for local workforce families and first-time homebuyers seeking more affordable entry points compared to the Baton Rouge urban core.
Median prices moved down 2.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 66 days on market with 4.7 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
20% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.2% · poverty 15.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 70714, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime trends in the Baker area are generally monitored at the municipal level, with local reports indicating a need for continued community safety initiatives compared to broader regional averages.
Schools serving the 70714 area are primarily part of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System, which faces ongoing challenges in performance metrics and resource allocation.
The region is subject to flood risk associated with the Mississippi River basin and tropical weather patterns, necessitating standard flood insurance coverage for many residential properties.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Baton Rouge industrial and petrochemical corridor, with local development focused on residential stability and small-scale commercial growth.
Property taxes are assessed by the East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor based on fair market value, with millage rates determined by local taxing authorities including school districts and municipal services.
Residents typically commute via LA-19 or I-110 toward downtown Baton Rouge, with travel times varying based on peak-hour congestion along these primary corridors.
The area features local parks and community centers, with proximity to the larger recreational amenities and shopping districts of northern Baton Rouge.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from local workforce populations, with vacancy rates remaining stable and rent growth tracking with regional inflation.
The economy is anchored by the Baton Rouge metropolitan industrial base, including petrochemical manufacturing, healthcare, and state government employment.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with access to major highways connecting the area to the Baton Rouge employment hub.
Development is focused on infill residential projects and the revitalization of existing commercial corridors within the city of Baker.
The East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor maintains property valuations for tax purposes, with periodic reassessments conducted to reflect market changes.
Parcels are subject to East Baton Rouge Parish school and municipal tax districts, with specific utility service districts providing water and sewage.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and flood risk profiles, with market health dependent on national carrier participation in the Louisiana market.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
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- Louisiana State Capitol4.610.8 mi
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- Louisiana Art & Science Museum4.611.5 mi
- Liberty Lagoon410.7 mi
- Zachary Youth Park4.65.5 mi
- Independence Community Park4.511.2 mi
- Beaver Creek Golf Course4.58 mi
- North Sherwood Forest Community Park4.69.6 mi
- Beaver Creek Golf Course4.58 mi
- Copper Mill Golf Club4.24.3 mi
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- City Park Golf Course412 mi
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Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local green space and recreational facilities for residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.